Caregiver 1 - Community Home Care

On Lok•San Francisco, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

On Lok PACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of elders through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE model focuses on providing community-based care for seniors with chronic needs, addressing issues such as transportation, medication management, coordination of medical care, social interaction, and in-home support. Participants receive in-home services and transportation to a PACE center for medical care, social activities, and other senior services. The organization aims to improve lives and advance healthcare by integrating services and supporting participants and their families.

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".
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.