VIP*SENIORS Menu of Services

Custom-Designed Services Just for You!

  • In-depth needs assessment
  • Individualized service plan
  • Exactly what you need, no more/no less.   
  • Small jobs—no problem.

Homemaker Services
Sweeping & vacuuming
Dusting
Cleaning & tidying (living & dining room, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen)
Preparing nutritious meals & snacks
Menu planning
Grocery shopping
Coordinating meal deliveries
Cleaning the refrigerator
Monitoring food for spoilage
Take out garbage
Laundry & ironing
Changing linens & making beds
Sewing & mending
Polishing shoes

Outside the Home
Weeding
Watering
Light yard work
Shoveling snow

Bill Paying & Organizational Support
Bring in & sort mail
Help understanding mail & interpreting forms/documents
Assist with Medicare & insurance paperwork
Bill paying
Letter & email writing
Organize papers, closets, cupboards
De-cluttering
Wrap & mail packages
Buy & send greeting cards
Appoint reminders
Clip coupons

Errands
Chauffeur you on errands or run them for you: dry cleaning, groceries, post office, pharmacy, takeout restaurant meals, handle gift/purchase returns.

Transportation
Transport to medical appointments, grocery shopping, library/bookstore, bank, personal shopping, hair salon/spa, restaurants, visits to friends & family, synagogue/church
Pet taxi: transport pets to groomer or veterinarian
Arrange for limo or car rental

Social Outings
Handle purchase of movie, play, exhibit or concert tickets
Accompany you to social events/activities
Make restaurant reservations
Arrange outings & trips

Medical Appointments
Schedule medical/dental appointments
Transport to medical/dental appointments
Accompany to medical/dental appointments & take notes, if needed
Pick up prescription refills
Monitor whether medications are on-hand & client understands how to take them
[Note: we do not administer medications]

Relocation Services
Coordinating moving arrangements
Packing
Arranging for storage
Providing settling-in services & orientation
Arrange for mail forwarding
Arrange utilities hook-ups & terminations

Other
Pet walking & feeding (during regular visits)
Caring for plants (during regular visits)
Placing orders for flowers & gift baskets
Travel planning & arrangements
Reading to clients
Respite care for caregivers (non-medical)
Arranging for discount bus passes

Referrals You Can Trust
Free/low cost Portland metro area senior resources
Pet care: grooming, exercise, boarding
Home care providers & personal care services
Respite care
Counseling
Grief/bereavement support
Family mediation
Pro-bono legal aid referrals
Emergency financial aid


To get started with any of these great VIP*SENIORS services,
contact Michele Blackwell at 503-226-7079 x 123 or email micheleblackwell@jfcs-portland.org