Adult Day Services Aide — Personal Care & Activities

Self--help-For-the-Elderl; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help for the Elderly in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Program Aide to provide personal care, lead group activities, and assist in meal preparation for Adult Day Services participants.

The role involves assisting with toileting, transfers, feeding, monitoring residents, and coordinating events; requires teamwork and reliability. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and CPR/First Aid within 6 months are required; Cantonese and basic English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care to frail or disabled adults.
• Background in care for older adults with dementia is a plus.
• Must be self-motivated and work well in a team.
• Ability to communicate in Cantonese and basic English.
• Must pass a strength test and lift up to 40 lbs.
• TB clearance within 12 months and CPR/First Aid within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to participants under nursing supervision.
• Escorts participants between group vans and the center.
• Monitors participants and reports observations to staff.
• Assists in planning and conducting activities and events.
• Prepares snacks and meals and portions food as needed.
• Distributes meals and maintains center meal procedures.
• Cleans up after meals and performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Personal care

Team player

Bilingual English/Cantonese

Physical endurance

CPR/First Aid readiness

Food service exposure

Education

California Home Health Aide certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

Self-Help for the Elderly in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Program Aide to provide personal care, lead group activities, and assist in meal preparation for Adult Day Services participants.

The role involves assisting with toileting, transfers, feeding, monitoring residents, and coordinating events; requires teamwork and reliability. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and CPR/First Aid within 6 months are required; Cantonese and basic English communication is essential.