Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.
With over 230 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.
Under the direction and supervision of the Community Services Department, the Home Care Worker provides direct services to frail elders in their homes.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* At least one year working with older adults. Experience may be in paid or unpaid capacity.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Training and current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
* Language capability - Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese.
* Sincere interest in working with frail elders.
* Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with initiative, imagination, resourcefulness and flexibility.
* Knowledge of the community served.
* Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
* Ability to comprehend complex written materials and verbal instructions.
* Ability to communicate and speak clearly in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 35 lbs.
* Ability to reach, bend and walk.
* Ability to perform fine motor tasks with hands.
What's on Offer
COMPENSATION
Pay: $ 30/hour
This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors.
This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.
Institute on Aging reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required