Caregiver – Bilingual

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

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in San Francisco is looking for a compassionate caregiver to provide essential personal care for older adults and individuals with complex needs. Your role will include assisting with daily activities, observing patient conditions, and working collaboratively with a supportive team. A strong commitment to empathy and patient-centered care is essential. Experience with elderly care is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve.

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.
• Basic conversational English skills; testing may be required.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Basic English communication; testing may apply.
• Bilingual skills may be required; testing may apply.
• Ability to document care information in English using designated forms/EHR.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and escort assistance based on each patient’s individualized care plan.
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to the team.
• Interact with patients, families, and the team in a professional manner.
• Interact with patients, families, and team in a positive, professional manner; encourage engagement.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service orientation

Flexibility

Communication skills

Basic English language skills

Bilingual ability

Translation/interpretation ability

Documentation in English using forms/E

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

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, 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 weights 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.