Caregiver 2 - Program
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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. |
• | Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregiver-1s and 2s using manuals and formal training materials as a guide. |
• | Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed. |
• | 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 elderly or frail population |
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| Experience working with seniors with dementia |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
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• | 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” |
• | 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 |
• | Bilingual (Cantonese/Spanish and English) |
Licenses and Certifications | |||
Enter Licenses/Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame |
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Nursing\HHA - Home Health Aide |
| Upon Hire | Or |
Nursing\CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant |
| Upon Hire |
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Life Support\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation |
| Upon Hire |
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Life Support\FIRSTAID - First Aid |
| Upon Hire |
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Work Experience (Preferred) | ||
Experience | Experience Details |
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Minimum of one year | Experience working in home or clinic setting |
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