Caregiver 1 - Program
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JOB PURPOSE |
Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the Caregiver 1 provides personal care services to On Lok participants receiving home care and/or day center services. At On Lok, Caregivers provide the same services as a "Personal Care Attendant" position referred to in the PACE regulation (42 CFR Part 460). |
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | |
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• | Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual care plan (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri-care, showers, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry) and reports observed changes in the participant’s condition to the interdisciplinary team. |
• | Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety. |
• | Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities). |
• | Other related duties as assigned. |
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Work Experience | ||
Experience | Experience Details |
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Minimum of one year | Experience working with the elderly or frail population (no certification required) |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
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• | Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team. |
• | Flexible to work in multiple environments including home or center. |
• | Positive can-do attitude, conscientious, compassionate, thorough. |
• | Basic conversational English skills required; testing may be required. |
• | Bilingual may be required with ability to speak primary language to care for participant population; language testing may be required. |
• | Able to translate/interpret basic information for supervisor/manager, participant and other caregivers; testing may be required. |
• | Able to document care related items in Basic English (e.g. check off items on flow/monitoring sheets, simple words, etc.) on designated forms or electronic health record. |
• | Required only if working at a licensed Adult Day Program: Must be at least 18 years of age or older. |
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual care plan (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri-care, showers, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry) and reports observed changes in the participant's condition to the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities).
Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregivers using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.
Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
Minimum one-year experience working with frail or elderly required.
Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.
Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
Knows, uses and explains use of safety equipment for lifting; corrects others in a positive way "here let me help you and show you how this works".
Physical requirements: Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repeat motions of the wrist and hands. Must have visual acuity. Must be able to lift/move weight that is within individual physical ability and use appropriate lifting devices or request assistance when needed.
Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.
Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record