Caregiver 1 - Community Home Care - Bilingual (English/Cantonese)

On Lok • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal care services to On Lok participants receiving home care and/or day center services. On Lok PACE is a non-profit committed to the care of elders, focusing on the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families. The PACE model emphasizes serving seniors in their community, addressing issues such as transportation, medication management, and social interaction. Participants receive in-home care services and transportation to a PACE center for medical care and activities.

Requirements

• Minimum one-year experience working with frail or elderly required.
• Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Knows, uses and explains use of safety equipment for lifting; corrects others in a positive way.
• Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual in Cantonese is required.
• Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual care plan (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri-care, showers, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry) and reports observed changes in the participant's condition to the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
• Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities).
• Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregivers using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.
• Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance and additional discounts
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities