Geriatric Aide (PCA) – Home Care

Schedule:  Monday - Friday; 8 am to 5 pm

Pay Range:  $16.99 - $25.49 DOE

Mileage and drive time paid

Sign On Bonus - $2,000

Tuition Reimbursement: $5,200/yr

Eligibility for annual Performance Bonus

Location: Berkeley and Downtown Oakland, CA

The Position:  Under the supervision of the Home Care Administrator, the Home Care Geriatric Aide I provides assistance to CEI participants in the participant’s home. The Home Care Geriatric Aide I demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide light housekeeping services to frail elders who need help to maintain a safe and comfortable home.  The Home Care Geriatric Aide I provides services as determined by the participant’s plan of care in accordance with PACE Program standards.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Home Care Geriatric Aide I will provide light housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, comfortable home for frail elderly living in the community. Light housekeeping will include activities such as:

• Planning and preparing light meals, followed by clean-up


• Washing dishes left by participant


• Properly storing and organizing delivered meals


• Monitoring food expiration dates


• Straightening beds and/or Making beds and changing linens, as needed


• Emptying/cleaning commode


• Light housekeeping, to include dusting and vacuuming


• Washing and folding Laundry


• Taking out garbage and recyclables

The Home Care Geriatric Aide I may also assist by:

• Maintaining a calendar/reminders


• Encouraging enjoyable pastimes, good nutrition, exercise, and taking medications as prescribed


• Communicating participants’ service concerns to the care team promptly


• Reporting physical or behavioral changes to the RN supervisor immediately


• Notifying supervisor when the elders need food, medicine, or personal products


• Maintaining a positive relationship with participants’ families by listening to their ideas 

In general, the Home Care Aide is also expected to:

• Act as a participant advocate by reporting any violations of the Participant Bill of Rights & Responsibilities


• Respond to participant complaints in a timely manner, and understand the basic procedures for receiving and documenting complaints or requests.


• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time


• Demonstrate dependability by arriving consistently and on time to scheduled work hours, and submit timely and accurate timesheets


• Maintain a courteous, helpful, and professional attitude on the job


• Display a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups- including staff, participants, and their families


• Comply with all agency training requirements


• Maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications


• Provide a safe environment for participants and self by displaying awareness of safety hazards, and reporting and/or reversing hazards


• Participate in Quality Assurance programs as required


• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and CEI Policies and Procedures


• Maintain the confidentiality of all participant information according to HIPAA requirements


• Perform other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner

Benefits: Medical Plans (Kaiser/Sutter), Dental/Vision Plans (MetLife), Flexible Savings Account, 403(b) (Lincoln Financial Group), Tuition Reimbursement ($5,200/yr), etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred


• A valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle is required


• Current CPR card and First Aid Card is required


• Minimum 1 (one) year of experience in providing household services to frail, low income elderly persons in efficient and consistent manner is preferred.


• Ability to understand basic English instructions and to write simple statements in English is required.


• Ability to maintain accurate records is required.


• A good work history, with good attendance and being on-time is required.


• Interest, enthusiasm, and experience working with frail, cognitively impaired older adults


• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of the elderly is required


• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Ability to conscientiously follow directions with limited supervision


• Bilingual is a plus.