Caregiver 1 - Community Home Care

Caregiver

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).

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).

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum of one year - Working with the elderly or frail population required.

Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.

Flexible to work in multiple environments including home or center.

Positive can-do attitude, conscientious, compassionate, thorough.

Basic conversational English skills required; testing may be required.

Bilingual may be required with ability to speak primary language to care for participant population; language testing may be required.

Able to translate/interpret basic information for supervisor/manager, participant and other caregivers; testing may be required.

Able to document care related items in Basic English (e.g. check off items on flow/monitoring sheets, simple words, etc.) on designated forms or electronic health record.