Caregiver

CaregiverPerforms non-medical Caregiver duties including companionship, housekeeping and personal care assistance to maximize the comfort of Self-Help for the Elderly clients.Essential Functions:Provides companionship services to clients including: conversation, assistance with walking, preparing meals, running errands, accompanying to appointments and providing medication reminders and appointment reminders.Provides light housekeeping including dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, doing laundry using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.Provides personal care assistance including assistance with bathing, grooming and toileting.Communicates with Client Relations Specialist regularly to report any changes in the client's needs or living conditions.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum one year of experience as a Caregiver or related field, or completion of a Caregiver training program.Must pass a health screening for TB clearance.Must pass a background check.Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job: must be able to lift items up to 30 lbs; able to move heavy and bulky items up to 50 lbs during the course of cleaning.Cantonese preferred. English, Mandarin & Toishanese a plus.Must be able to travel within San Mateo via public transportation or personal automobile for the performance of his/her job duties. If using personal automobile, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license and automobile insurance as specified in Self-Help's policy.Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for special assistance.