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Institute on Aging

Provides elder care services and advocacy

Hourly Caregivers / Home Care Aides

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time$19 - $21 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Home Care Services Bureau registration (PER ID#) 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, or related caregiving experience, is required.
  • Reliable regular transportation and the ability to get to and from client assignments are required.
  • The role requires the ability to lift 35 pounds or more using proper body mechanics; training is provided.
  • The role requires the ability to lift, transfer, push or pull, reach, bend, walk, maneuver, and reposition.
  • Commitment, reliability, customer service ability, flexibility, solution orientation, continuous communication with the administrative team, and the ability to work independently and with a team are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to adults with disabilities and older adults in their homes, hospitals, day centers, skilled nursing facilities, and community residential facilities.
  • Assist with bathing, dressing, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands and shopping, respite and companion engagement, light housekeeping, laundry, mobility and transfers, pet care, transportation, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and hospice services.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic smartphone and technical skills are desirable.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Tagalog, Spanish, Chinese, or Russian is desirable.
  • Having and driving a personal car is desirable.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide credentials are highly desirable but not required.
  • Basic computer skills are advantageous but not required.
  • Students and retirees with Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

Institute on Aging

Provides elder care services and advocacy

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
1985

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