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About the Role

Assists residents in performing activities of daily living, promoting independence and well-being. Provides a comfortable, clean, and safe living environment while observing and reporting changes in resident condition.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, transfers, and mobility.
• Provides direct care according to the plan of care and physician orders.
• Promotes the highest possible quality of life and level of independence for every resident.
• Monitors residents for changes in physical or emotional state and promptly reports to the Medication Aide and/or Director of Health Care Services.
• Assists with morning meals for residents as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Acts as a resident advocate and is a mandated reporter of abuse.
• Completes required documentation of care and services delivered.
• Utilizes working care plan and 24-hour report form for continuity of care.
• Initiates accident/incident forms as necessary.
• Reports relevant information to Supervisor, including skin condition, compliance issues, resident risk factors, changes of condition, incidents, complaints, refusals of treatment, loss of resident property, and unexplained injuries.
• Attends required orientation, training, and on-going in-service education programs.
• Provides on-the-job orientation to new employees.
• Complies with safety program, hazard communication, and utilizes safe work practices.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of proper body mechanics.
• Utilizes infection control procedures, hand washing, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment.
• Monitors the physical environment for safety and/or fire hazards.
• Provides first aid as necessary.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a health care setting or work with the elderly population preferred.
• Must maintain current First Aid certification.
• Must maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
• Ability to receive and maintain a California Background Clearance through the Department of Social Services.
• Desire to work with the elderly.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Maintain a well-groomed professional appearance.
• Displays good judgment and common sense.
• Ability to work alone, as well as part of a team.
• Display patience, understanding, and compassion.
• Dependable, thorough, and accountable.
• Physical ability to spend extended periods of time on their feet.
• Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Displays good judgment and problem solving.
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal directions.
• Ability to establish and carry out priorities within an established time frame.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail

Location

• SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level
• Some experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy

Salary/Compensations

• $31.00 - $31.00 Hourly