Caregiver 1 - Program

On Lok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Mental Wellness Resources and EAP

Holidays, vacation, sick leave, long‑e

Additional benefits

Job summary

On Lok is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide personal care services to participants receiving home care and/or day center services in the San Jose area. You will follow individualized care plans and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity for each participant.

The role requires at least one year of experience with frail or elderly individuals, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience working with frail or elderly.
• Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude across multiple settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knows and explains use of safety equipment for lifting; guides others.
• Physical ability to perform lifting and mobility tasks safely as needed.
• Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required.
• Basic computer skills; able to use email and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care/escort assistance per care plan (grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, meal prep, laundry).
• Reports observed changes in participant condition to the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates safe practices and proper body mechanics; maintains environmental safety.
• Interacts professionally with participants, families, and team; encourages participation.
• Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other caregivers using manuals.
• Participates in departmental and family meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

PACE model understanding

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) software

Job description

106 - CG1 - Program -

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Caregiver provides personal care services to On Lok participants receiving home care and/or day center 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 (knowledge, skills, abilities):

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

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any regular position for 20 hr/wk or more):

• 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.