San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Skills: Personal care, Home care, Elderly care, Patient monitoring, Meal preparation
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$35/hr
Senior
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$86k–$102k/yr
Mid level
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$72k–$86k/yr
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$127k/yr
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Home Care Worker provides direct personal care and assistance to frail elders in their homes to help them maintain independence and safety. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health status, and providing emotional support as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with older adults in either a paid or unpaid capacity. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is desired, and the ability to lift 35 lbs is a physical requirement.
Full job description
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 Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain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.
Under the direction and supervision of the Community Services Department, the Home Care Worker provides direct services to frail elders in their homes.
Specific Responsibilities:
As part of a health care team, provides personal care and assistance in people’s place of residence, which will maintain and increase the ability of an older person to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Tasks may include homemaker service, assisting participants with personal care (colostomy care, bathing, peri-care, care of mouth, skin and hair) and assisting participants with eating; assistance in toileting (including use of bedpan); and assisting with ambulation. Other tasks including participant laundry, cue glucose test \ BP check and collection of urine, sputum, etc.
Escorts and assist clients to, from and at medical appointments.
Provides behavioral/emotional supervision or support to participants, such as reality orientation or reminders to follow through on nursing/medical care and diet restrictions.
Other duties may include assisting in the centers or clinics; assistance with meal preparation, including special diets and set up for meals at the center or to take home.
Under supervision of professional staff, may be assigned to assist with special program/participant needs (i.e. recreation program, rehab/maintenance exercise program, and internal program committees).
Responsible for keeping areas of patient care clean and safe when participants are on site or in their homes.
Regularly reports on participants’ status and progress to homecare administrative staff.
Fulfills other administrative requirements of the job such as reporting, keeping statistical records, attending staff conferences and meetings as directed.
May participate in the training and orientation of other staff, volunteers, etc.
Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants, their families and friends, visitors and the community.
Working for a program that provides services seven days a week, is required to work a flexible schedule.
All other reasonably related jobs as assigned including the ability to work on some days on the weekend.
Working for a program that provides services in all districts of San Francisco.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year working with older adults. Experience may be in paid or unpaid capacity.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Language capability - Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese.
Sincere interest in working with frail elders.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with initiative, imagination, resourcefulness and flexibility.
Knowledge of the community served.
Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
Ability to comprehend complex written materials and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate and speak clearly in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 35 lbs.
Ability to reach, bend and walk.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks with hands.
COMPENSATION: $23/hr
Institute on Aging reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required
Related keywords
Home CareHealthcareElderly CarePersonal CareCertified Nursing AssistantCNAPatient CareVital SignsGlucose TestingRehabilitationSocial ServicesCommunity ServicesMulticultural EnvironmentInterdisciplinary TeamSan Francisco
Institute on Aging (IOA) believes the future should be something to look forward to, at every age. We bring together pioneering experts, seasoned champions and hands-on caregivers to make growing older better for Bay Area seniors and their families.
As the leading advocate for older adults and those who care for them, we offer a broad spectrum of services and support to help seniors maintain their independence as long it is safe to do so. In addition to providing home care and case management services, we operate San Francisco's Elder Abuse Prevention Program; The Friendship Line, a free 24-hour suicide prevention "warm" line for seniors; adult day care centers for adults experiencing Alzheimer's and dementia; the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides medical care, physical therapy and enrichment activities for older adults; CONNECT, a free community referral service for all things elder.
Institute on Aging is located in San Francisco and works with clients in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, East Bay, the Peninsula, and San Bernadino/Riverside County.
Offices: 3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118, US · 930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, US · 881 Fremont Avenue, Suite A2, Los Altos, CA 94024, US · 17555 Peak Avenue, Suite 100, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, US · 1660 South Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 330, San Mateo, CA 94402, US
Dementia CareHome Care & Support ServicesComprehensive Health Care Programs for SeniorsProfessional EducationSeniorsHealthcareAdults living with disabilitesMedicareand Medi-CalHealth Care
Institute on Aging (IOA) believes the future should be something to look forward to, at every age. We bring together pioneering experts, seasoned champions and hands-on caregivers to make growing older better for Bay Area seniors and their families.
As the leading advocate for older adults and those who care for them, we offer a broad spectrum of services and support to help seniors maintain their independence as long it is safe to do so. In addition to providing home care and case management services, we operate San Francisco's Elder Abuse Prevention Program; The Friendship Line, a free 24-hour suicide prevention "warm" line for seniors; adult day care centers for adults experiencing Alzheimer's and dementia; the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides medical care, physical therapy and enrichment activities for older adults; CONNECT, a free community referral service for all things elder.
Institute on Aging is located in San Francisco and works with clients in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, East Bay, the Peninsula, and San Bernadino/Riverside County.
Offices: 3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118, US · 930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, US · 881 Fremont Avenue, Suite A2, Los Altos, CA 94024, US · 17555 Peak Avenue, Suite 100, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, US · 1660 South Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 330, San Mateo, CA 94402, US
Dementia CareHome Care & Support ServicesComprehensive Health Care Programs for SeniorsProfessional EducationSeniorsHealthcareAdults living with disabilitesMedicareand Medi-CalHealth Care