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Institute on Aging

Provides elder care services and advocacy

Hourly & Live-In Caregivers

Part-Time
$23 - $24/hr
Mid
Oakland, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Home Care Services Bureau registration (PER ID#).
  • Livescan/fingerprinting clearance and a clean criminal background.
  • Current tuberculosis clearance by skin test, X-ray, or blood test.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States using two forms of I-9-compliant identification.
  • English language proficiency.
  • At least 1 year of non-medical professional experience caring for elderly or disabled adults and/or related caregiving experience.
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds or more using proper body mechanics; training is provided.
  • Ability to lift, transfer, push or pull, reach, bend, walk, maneuver, and reposition.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct services to older adults in their homes under the direction and supervision of Staffing and Client Service Managers.
  • Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Drive or accompany clients to shopping, errands, or doctor’s appointments.
  • Assist with transfers, ambulation, or exercise.
  • Prepare meals, including special diets, and provide feeding assistance.
  • Perform light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, laundry or linen changes, and dishes.
  • Provide medication reminders.
  • Provide companionship.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual proficiency in Tagalog, Spanish, Chinese, or Russian.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) credentials; these are desirable but not required.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Students or retirees with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • Flexibility to work part-time, full-time, 12-hour shifts, short shifts, weekends, or live-in schedules; services are provided 7 days a week.

About the company

Institute on Aging (IOA) provides services and advocacy to help Bay Area seniors maintain independence and safety as they age. It runs home care and case management, Elder Abuse Prevention, The Friendship Line (a 24-hour suicide prevention warm line for seniors), adult day care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which combines medical care, physical therapy, and enrichment activities. IOA also offers CONNECT, a free community referral service for elder needs. Operating in San Francisco and surrounding regions (SF, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, East Bay, the Peninsula, and parts of Riverside/San Bernardino), IOA differentiates itself through its integrated, community-based approach that combines direct care, crisis support, preventive programs, and navigation services to help older adults stay independent safely at home as long as possible.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Sutter Health became IOA’s first exclusive presenting sponsor for the 2026 gala.
  • IOA keeps securing public money for elder-abuse prevention and AAPI-focused outreach.
  • IOA serves clients throughout California, expanding beyond San Francisco’s core donor base.

What critics are saying

  • San Francisco dependence is concentration risk; one grant runs through June 2029.
  • IOA’s safety-net services face staffing and volunteer burnout from 24/7 emotional support demands.
  • If Friendship Line funding tightens, IOA loses its most distinctive service and donor magnet.

What makes Institute on Aging unique

  • IOA runs the nation’s only accredited 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line for older adults.
  • San Francisco granted IOA $601,830 through 2029 for elder-abuse outreach and education.
  • IOA earned Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal, signaling unusual nonprofit transparency.

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