Caregiver 1 - Program

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.

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Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.

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Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities).

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Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year

Experience working with the elderly or frail population (no certification required)

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Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.

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Flexible to work in multiple environments including home or center.

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Positive can-do attitude, conscientious, compassionate, thorough.

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Basic conversational English skills required; testing may be required.

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Bilingual may be required with ability to speak primary language to care for participant population; language testing may be required.

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Able to translate/interpret basic information for supervisor/manager, participant and other caregivers; testing may be required.

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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.

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Required only if working at a licensed Adult Day Program: Must be at least 18 years of age or older.