Elder Care Job in San Francisco, California

Description: As a Home Care Provider you will be required to provide high-quality home care and supportive services that assist the elderly and people with disabilities to live safely and independently in their homes. Basic Job Responsibilities: • Basic housekeeping (vacuuming, dusting, dishes, trash removal, bathroom cleaning etc.) • Complete laundry services (washing, drying, ironing, folding, carrying to/from facility etc.) • Assistance with walking, moving from place to place inside the home, pushing a wheelchair • Bathing (cleaning the body, in/out of tub or shower, bed baths, managing faucets etc.) • Assistance with dressing and undressing, grooming and overall hygienic needs • Assistance with self-administration of medications, bubble packs and refilling medi-sets • Accompanying to doctors, dentists and other health care practitioners as required • Meal planning, preparation and storage • Changing bed linen and remaking of bed • Reasonable shopping and errands • Bowel and bladder care • Prosthesis care and assistance • Range of motion exercises Qualifications: • Two years previous work experience; Or • One year previous work experience plus CNA license or HHA certification; Or • Completion of Hombridge’s Home Care Provider training course Skills: • Have a patient and caring personality and a sincere desire to help people in need • Must be dependable and able to work and travel in all areas of San Francisco • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and responsible decision making • Ability to effectively communicate and understand directions • Basic arithmetic • Knowledge of basic domestic chores including cooking and cleaning • Bilingual skills in Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin or Tagalog desired Physical Demands: • Able to walk up and down minimum of two flights of stairs and carry 15lbs. • Able to stand for extended periods of time and remain physically active for duration of shift • Ability to bend down and forward at the leg and spine; kneel on one of two legs • Able to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction • Able to walk minimum of 1-2 city blocks Requirements: • Must be legally eligible for employment in the U.S. • Must pass a background check and Tuberculosis (TB) test • Must have basic comprehension of written and verbal English • Must be able to work a minimum of 35 hours per week, including 1 weekend day and holiday