CAREGIVER 1 CENTER, BILINGUAL ENGLISH/CANTONESE​​ 

COMPANY AND JOB OVERVIEW​​ 

Nonprofit organization that provides healthcare and supportive services for older adults and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors. The 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. Participants receive in home care services and transportation to a center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services. They understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive, and passion can help the organization carry out their mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.​​  

**SIGN-ON BONUS: $1,500**​​ 

DUTIES:​​ 

·        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.​​ 

·        Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.​​ 

·        Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities).​​ 

·        Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.​​ 

·        Other related duties as assigned.​​ 

·        Once the Caregiver 1 is fully trained they may provide peer training for other Caregivers using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.​​ 

MINIMUM 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 the interdisciplinary team.​​ 

·        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".​​ 

·        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.​​ 

·        Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual Cantonese is required.​​ 

·        Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record.​​ 

JOB SCHEDULE:​​ 

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (25 hours per week)​​ 

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.​​ 

CN BAR Unit: DC​​