Hourly & Live-In Caregivers - San Francisco

Institute on Aging•San Francisco, CA

21d

About The Position

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to support aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. We serve a diverse population of older adults and disabled adults without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, or social status. We embrace the Bay area's vibrant and varied culture, celebrating the diversity of its inhabitants. We have a commitment to representing, honoring, and enhancing the journeys of all aging adults, including those from different cultural backgrounds as well as seniors within the LGBT community. Under the direction and supervision of the Staffing and Client Service Managers, Home Care Aides provide direct best of class services to older adults in their homes, hospitals, day centers, skilled nursing facilities and community residential facilities.

Requirements

Consistent ability to get to and from client assignments (car, public transportation, etc.)
Commitment and reliability
Able to provide best in class customer service
Ability to work with a team and independently
Flexibility and solution oriented
Continuous communication with administrative team
Home Care Services Bureau (PER ID#) registration
Livescan/Fingerprinting clearance; clean criminal background
Current tuberculosis/ TB clearance (either skin test, Xray or blood test)
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. (2 forms of I-9 Compliant IDs; examples: Driver’s License, California ID, Social Security Card; US passport)
English language proficiency is a must
At least 1 year of (non-medical) professional experience caring for elderly or disabled adults and/or any related caregiving experience.

Nice To Haves

Basic Smartphone and technical skills
Bilingual language proficiency in Tagalog, Spanish, Chinese or Russian languages
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Home Health Aides (HHA) are highly desirable but not required
Basic computer skills are highly advantageous but not mandated
Students and/or retirees of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Registered Nurses (RN) backgrounds are also encouraged to apply