Caregiver 1 - Community Homecare

On Lok; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Savings Plan 403(b)

Flexible Spending Account

Mental Wellness Resources

Holidays and vacation time

Job summary

On Lok Inc. in San Francisco, CA is hiring a Caregiver responsible for providing personal care to elderly participants. You will ensure individual care plans are followed, providing essential support in daily living activities.

The ideal candidate has one year of experience, understands the PACE model, and must be flexible. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement savings, and more.

Join us in enhancing the lives of our community’s elderly with compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience working with frail or elderly required.
• Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual care plan.
• Demonstrates safe practices in delivering care.
• Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregivers.
• Active participation in departmental meetings as needed.

Skills

Experience with elderly

Flexibility and positive attitude

Effective communication

Basic English reading and writing

Basic computer skills

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

On Lok PACE

We are a non‑profit committed to our participants.

Dedicated to The Care of Elders:

PACE (Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly) was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors. The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well‑being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in their community whenever possible.

Seniors, their family members, and caregivers face many issues, including transportation to appointments, management of medications, coordination of medical care from different specialists, lack of social interaction, and ability to stay alone at home. On Lok PACE participants receive in home care services and transportation to a On Lok PACE center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Caregiver provides personal care services to On Lok participants receiving home care and/or day centre services.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual care plan (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri‑care, showers, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry) and reports observed changes in the participant's condition to the interdisciplinary team.
2. Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
3. Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities).
4. Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregivers using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.
5. Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.
6. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum one‑year experience working with frail or elderly required.
2. Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
3. Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
5. Knows, uses and explains use of safety equipment for lifting; corrects others in a positive way "here let me help you and show you how this works".
6. Physical requirements: Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repeat motions of the wrist and hands. Must have visual acuity. Must be able to lift/move weight that is within individual physical ability and use appropriate lifting devices or request assistance when needed.
7. Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.
8. Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, and Employee Discount Program
• Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, long‑term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a)), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other terms, privileges or benefits of employment please contact Talent [e-mail].