Home Care Aide- East Bay

Home Care Aide

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the "status-quo" and create new and more innovative ways to support aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 26 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. We serve a diverse population of older adults and disabled adults without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, or social status. We embrace the Bay area's vibrant and varied culture, celebrating the diversity of its inhabitants. We have a commitment to representing, honoring, and enhancing the journeys of all aging adults, including those from different cultural backgrounds as well as seniors within the LGBT community.

Under the direction and supervision of the Staffing and Client Service Managers, Home Care Aides provide direct services to older adults in their homes. Key tasks may include, but not limited to:

• Assistance with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Accompanying clients to shopping, errands or doctor's appointments
• Assistance with transfers, ambulation, or exercise
• Meal preparation including special diets and feeding assistance
• Light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, laundry/linen changes and dishes
• Medication reminders
• Companionship

Service Requirements:

• Consistent ability to get to and from client assignments (car, public transportation, etc.)
• Commitment and reliability
• Able to provide best in class customer service
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Flexibility and solution oriented
• Continuous communication with administrative team

Requirements:

• Home Care Services Bureau (PER ID#) registration
• Livescan/Fingerprinting clearance; clean criminal background
• Current tuberculosis/TB clearance (either skin test, Xray or blood test)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. (2 forms of I-9 Compliant IDs; examples: Driver's License, California ID, Social Security Card; US passport)
• English language proficiency is a must
• At least 1 year of (non-medical) professional experience caring for elderly or disabled adults and/or any related caregiving experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic Smartphone and technical skills
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Home Health Aides (HHA) are highly desirable but not required
• Basic computer skills are highly advantageous but not mandated
• Students and/or retirees of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Registered Nurses (RN) backgrounds are also encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50lbs or more with proper use of body mechanics training provided
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, reach, bend, walk, maneuver, and reposition.

Flexible Hours:

Part-Time, Full-Time, 4-8 hour shifts and Weekends

Services are provided 7 days a week.

NOTE: Your flexibility/availability increases chances for work.

COMPENSATION

Range: $21-$23.50/hour

This rate is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, client needs, education and other factors. This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

Service Areas:

Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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