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

On Lok Senior Health Service • San Francisco, CA

71d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Caregiver provides personal care services to On Lok participants receiving home care and/or day center services.

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 "here let me help you and show you how this works".
• Physical requirements: Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repeat motions of the wrist and hands. Must have visual acuity. Must be able to lift/move weight that is within individual physical ability and use appropriate lifting devices or request assistance when needed.
• Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.
• 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 Benefits, Pet Insurance, and Employee Discount Program
• Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees