Care Professional

Choice in Aging; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

20% off tuition at on-site Montessori preschool

Job summary

Choice in Aging in Pleasant Hill, California is seeking a Care Professional to assist with program activities promoting the well-being of elderly clients. Responsibilities include supporting daily living tasks and maintaining a clean environment. Applicants must hold a high school diploma, pass background checks, and possess strong communication abilities. Full-time employees will receive medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous paid time off policies, alongside other benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear TB test and pass Livescan fingerprint background check.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with program activities promoting client participation.
• Provide care respecting individual uniqueness.
• Assist clients with daily living activities including toileting and feeding.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator and the direction of the Program Director, the Care Professional leads and assists with program activities, assists fellow staff attend to the physical and social needs of clients in the program and completes documentation regarding participant daily interactions and physical wellbeing. In addition, the Care Professional works as a member of the Choice in Aging’s team to meet our mission to provide the services needed for frail elderly and disabled adults to remain independent and retain their dignity while engaging in an active life.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, engage and assist with program activities, encouraging client participation by implying recognition, respect and trust;
• Provide care which respects and values the uniqueness of the individual;
• Seek to maintain and restore the personhood of individuals through the creation of an environment that promotes personal worth, agency, social confidence and hope;
• Build relationships with each individual participant, resulting in a one on one relationship based on respect;
• Take an active role to understand each participant’s likes, interests, background, family history and dislikes;
• Interact with participants involving good, constructive, beneficial conversation and companionship;
• Assist clients with (non-instrumental) activities of daily living including toileting, feeding, ambulating, transferring, clothing, grooming, and personal hygiene;
• Provide safety supervision, emotional support, and when necessary, behavior management for participants;
• Participate in maintaining a clean program area in general and specific cleaning duties as assigned;
• Assist with preparation of food (cutting/pureeing/thickening/plating), serving meals, refreshments and clean‑up;
• Complete client documentation as assigned including progress narratives, flow sheets, toileting logs, and staff communication logs;
• Ensure confidentiality in all matters of client care.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Clear TB test, must pass the Livescan fingerprint background check;
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written English;
• Must be able to loudly project voice and articulate clearly when necessary for hearing impaired clients;
• Must be able to work as a team member.

Typical Physical Demands:

Have the ability to:

• Safely and physically assist with toileting participants;
• Have the ability to physically respond quickly to participant needs;
• Hear and respond to buzzer sounds for assistance in the bathroom;
• See participants in the program in order to observe and respond to needed assistance;
• Speak clearly and with volume for hearing impaired participants;
• Be able to push, pull, move, and assist with transferring adult participants;
• Have the ability to transfer a maximum of 50 pounds.

Benefits:

Staff working Full‑Time (30+ hours per week) are eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Dental and vision insurance free if medical is waived. Medical cost of only $150 per month for employees;
• 20% off tuition at our on‑site Montessori preschool, Choice in Learning, if space available;
• Voluntary Illness and Accident Protection (Aflac);
• EAP & 403b Retirement Plan;
• Floating holiday;
• Birthday holiday;
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. Staff working 40 hours per week can earn 17 days of PTO per year;
• PTO on most national holidays.

Additional Benefits for Full‑Time Employees:

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance;
• Long Term Disability.

Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Choice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.