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Institute on Aging

Provides elder care services and advocacy

Hourly and Live-In Caregivers

Part-Time
$23 - $24/hr
Junior
Oakland, CA, USA
RemoteServices cover San Francisco and the Peninsula; caregiving is provided in clients’ homes.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Home Care Services Bureau registration is required.
  • Livescan/fingerprinting clearance and a clean criminal background are required.
  • Current tuberculosis clearance by skin test, X-ray, or blood test is required.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States using two forms of I-9-compliant identification is required.
  • English language proficiency is required.
  • At least one year of non-medical professional experience caring for elderly or disabled adults and/or related caregiving experience is required.
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds or more using proper body mechanics is required; training is provided.
  • Ability to lift, transfer, push or pull, reach, bend, walk, maneuver, and reposition is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Drive or accompany clients to shopping, errands, or doctors’ appointments.
  • Assist clients 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 is desirable.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide credentials are highly desirable but not required.
  • Basic computer skills are advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Students and/or retirees with Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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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