Caregiver 2 - Home Care

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the Caregiver 2 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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May perform duties of a Caregiver 1.

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Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregiver-1s and 2s using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.

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Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.

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Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year

Experience working with elderly or frail population required.

Experience working with seniors with dementia required.

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Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.

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Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.

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Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.

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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”.

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Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.

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Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record.

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Bilingual (Cantonese and English) required.

Nursing\HHA - Home Health Aide

Upon Hire

Or

Nursing\CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Upon Hire

Life Support\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Upon Hire

And

Life Support\FIRSTAID - First Aid

Upon Hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year

Experience working in home or clinic setting preferred.