Elder Care Companion — In-Home & Center Support

Habitat-Health; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PACE Experience

Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese orMand

State driver’s license

Job summary

Habitat Health in San Leandro, CA is hiring a non‑clinical care assistant to support daily living and safety needs for PACE participants in center and home settings.

You will perform ADLs, hygiene support, meal prep, data entry in EMR, and assistance with mobility, while upholding Habitat values and delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care. Requires flexibility in a fast-paced setting and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited vocational nursing assistant course, hospital, or comparable participant care experience.
• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.
• Food Handler's Certification required; candidates must obtain it within 30 days of start date.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Ability to manage changing priorities per participant needs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with participants, caregivers, and staff.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Requires physical strength to perform essential functions (assisting participants with mobility).
• Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases (TB test).
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations.
• Proof of current CPR/BLS certification or obtaining within 30 days.
• Proof of valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Alignment with Habitat Health values and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a center experience that participants want to spend time in and a team culture that cares.
• Raise the bar by sharing feedback to improve clinical outcomes and participant experience.
• Exhibit Habitat’s values in daily practice.
• Meet participants' personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely and caring manner.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living (feeding, ambulation).
• Assist with assigned non-sterile procedures and tasks in support of participant care.
• Prepare and plate food following dietary cards and preferences.
• Record data in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Maintain clean participant surroundings and supply areas.
• Provide homemaking support in the home as needed per plan of care.
• Escort participants to appointments and conduct reminder calls.

Skills

Compassionate care, interpersonal

Adaptability

Observation skills

Mobility assistance

Effective communication

Diversity sensitivity

Independent work

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational nursing assistant program

CPR/BLS certification

TB test and immunizations

CA driver's license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Habitat Health in San Leandro, CA is hiring a non‑clinical care assistant to support daily living and safety needs for PACE participants in center and home settings.

You will perform ADLs, hygiene support, meal prep, data entry in EMR, and assistance with mobility, while upholding Habitat values and delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care. Requires flexibility in a fast-paced setting and a valid CA driver’s license.