Support Workers for hire in Portland, OR
Find support workers who assist individuals with daily living tasks, promote independence and offer companionship while demonstrating empathy, communication and problem-solving skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
10,764
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree20%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Able LightABLELIGHT
Access Community CareTime at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years25%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,764 profiles for Support Workers in Portland, OR
Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $67,966 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,210 – $76,722 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Direct Support Professional
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCRCSTConcealed Carry PermitAEDFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceDirect Support Professional
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationNurse Delegation CertificationHCADriver's License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer LiteracyDirect Support Professional
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationNurse Delegation CertificationHCADriver's License+6 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Care Home ExperienceIn Home Caregiver
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationNurse Delegation CertificationHCANurse Delegation Diabetes TrainingCPR+2 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingResidential Support Specialist
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSubstance AbuseAddiction CounselingNational Youth Ministry Director
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Behavioral HealthMental Health ServicesPublic Mental HealthMarriage & Family Therapy CertificationDriver's LicenseCase Management+8 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime Management
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 59 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: direct support professional, CNA - certified nursing assistant and in home caregiver.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 13 years of professional experience.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply