Caregiver

TEEMA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking caregivers to support older adults and individuals with complex care needs, delivering essential daily care with dignity and safety. You will join a compassionate, collaborative team and help promote comfort and wellbeing across in-home and center-based settings.

Duties include personal care, observation, safe practices, respectful communication with patients and families, and documenting care in English. A positive attitude and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with the elderly or frail population.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work in different care environments, including in-home or center-based settings.
• A positive, compassionate, and conscientious attitude with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
• Basic conversational English skills; testing may be required.
• Bilingual skills may be required depending on patient needs; language testing may be required.
• Ability to translate or interpret basic information for supervisors, patients, and fellow caregivers (testing may be required).
• Ability to document care-related information in basic English using designated forms or electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and escort assistance per patient care plan (grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, peri-care, housekeeping, meal prep/feeding, laundry).
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to the team to support coordinated care.
• Demonstrate safe practices by using proper body mechanics, following universal precautions, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Interact with patients, families, and the team in a positive, professional, and supportive manner; encourage engagement in conversations and activities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-centered care

Job description

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of older adults and individuals with complex care needs. Caregivers support patients by providing essential daily care services, promoting comfort, safety, and dignity. You will work as a valued member of a compassionate and collaborative team while making a difference every day.

Duties

• Provide personal care and escort assistance based on each patient’s individualized care plan, including grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, peri-care, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry, and related tasks.
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to the team to support coordinated and effective care.
• Demonstrate safe practices by using proper body mechanics, following universal precautions, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Interact with patients, families, and the team in a positive, professional, and supportive manner; encourage engagement in conversations and activities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with the elderly or frail population.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work in different care environments, including in-home or center-based settings.
• A positive, compassionate, and conscientious attitude with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
• Basic conversational English skills; testing may be required.
• Bilingual skills may be required depending on patient needs; language testing may be required.
• Ability to translate or interpret basic information for supervisors, patients, and fellow caregivers (testing may be required).
• Ability to document care-related information in basic English using designated forms or electronic health records.

Qualifications

• A strong sense of empathy, kindness, and commitment to helping others.
• Dedication to excellence, continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to problem-solve in a thoughtful and responsible manner.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, with a commitment to fostering dignity and belonging for all.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Functional Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and perform repeated wrist/hand motions.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity.
• Must be able to safely lift or move weight within personal physical ability, using lifting devices or requesting assistance when needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to support the successful performance of essential job functions.