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| Geriatric Aides "Caregiver" (FT, PT and On Call) |
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| 03/15/06 |
On Lok, a group of five affiliated non-profit organizations, is dedicated to providing quality and affordable services for the well-being of the elderly and their families through a full spectrum of healthcare and community programs in San Francisco.
Full Time and Part Time positions with excellent compensation and benefits including choice of Health Plans, Dental, Life Insurance & Company Matching Retirement Plan. On Call positions are also available.
Job Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of the Center/Program Manager, the Geriatric Aide provides personal care services to On Lok participants in the Day Health Center and/or in the participant’s home.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual treatment plan (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri-care, showers, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry, shopping) and reports observed changes in the participant’s condition.
2. Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
3. Interacts and provides services to participants, families and team members in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities). Communicates observations to team members.
4. Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities)
1. Demonstrates interest, ability, and/or experience in working with the elderly.
2. HHA or CNA license preferred.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
4. Physical activities require the ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repetitive motion of the wrist and hands.
5. Physical requirement: visual acuity and the ability to lift/move up to 75 lbs occasionally, and up to 50 lbs frequently.
6. Must be flexible to work assigned shifts in center and/or private homes.
7. Bilingual ability (English/Cantonese, English/Korean, English/Spanish or English/Italian) preferred.
Email (preferred): hr@onlok.org
Send/Fax resumes to:
On Lok - Human Resources
1333 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Fax: (415) 292-8745
Visit: www.onlok.org
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