Compassionate Elder Care Specialist

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

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.