About the Role
The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is seeking a Caregiver to provide assistance to residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and support their overall well-being within a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with ADLs including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, transferring, and toileting, following community protocols and safety guidelines.
- Follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions.
- Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed.
- Follow the schedule of duties and individual resident plans of care, answering call lights promptly.
- Monitor resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, and psychosocial status, reporting changes and taking action as required.
- Act immediately on any resident issues, following protocol and basic first aid training.
- Document resident status changes, including physical, medication reaction, and psychosocial changes.
- Perform universal functions such as assisting with enrichment activities and light cleaning of resident apartments.
- Promote open communication between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
- Attend in-service training and education sessions.
- Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Prior geriatric nursing aide experience, preferred.
- CPR Certified.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office or willingness to learn within 90 days.
- Ability to provide coverage or work overtime when needed.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.
- May be exposed to blood and body fluids.
- Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to transfer, lift, turn, and position a resident weighing up to 125lbs unassisted, or with assistance for residents over 125lbs.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
- May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.
- Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet.
- Must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Skills
- English language proficiency
- Simple arithmetic
- MS Office (basic knowledge or willingness to learn)
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 40 hours per week
Salary/Compensations
- $25.24 /hour
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Pension Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250.00 for full-time, $2,625.00 for part-time)
- Commuter check program
- Weekday shuttle services to and from Glen Park BART station
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to LIFEMART - a member savings platform
About the Company
- The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California, located on a nine-acre campus in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood.
- Our continuum of care includes the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care, the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center (offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute geriatric psychiatric unit), and our Foundation.
- Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, SFCJL supports over 2,500 older adults annually through innovative programs rooted in Jewish values.
- We foster an inclusive culture with 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds.
- We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, meaningful work, and a supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
- San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
