Caregiver 1 - Program
Role Overview
Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the Caregiver 1 provides personal care services to On Lok participants receiving home care and/or day center services.
At On Lok, Caregivers provide the same services as a "Personal Care Attendant" position referred to in the PACE regulation (42 CFR Part 460).
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Qualifications
- QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
- 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 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 ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.
- Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record
Responsibilities
- DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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).
- Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregivers using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.
- Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
About On Lok
Nonprofit senior-care organization providing PACE healthcare and community services for Bay Area older adults.
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