Human Services Worker jobs in Los Angeles, CA

JOB TITLE: Home-Based Care Worker

DEPARTMENT: Senior Services Department

PROGRAM: Supportive Services Program & Family Caregiver Support Program

STATUS: Full Time - Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Senior Services Manager

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Under the supervision of the Senior Services Manager, provides personal care and homemaking services for seniors and respite for their caregivers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual care and supervision for frail/dementia-afflicted seniors in their homes; care includes, but is not limited to: family respite care, companionship, light housekeeping and other duties, as needed. Agreed upon personal care (grooming etc) can be provided to the client.
• Maintain client records of services provided in a clear, concise model, consistent with case management record keeping
• Report to supervisor all client activities and any potential problems or changes relevant to the client care plan
• Interact with family members in a professional manner, having consideration for their stress and sensitivity that may be present with dementia and related issues
• Assist with the scheduling of client care
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting
• Assist in the recruitment of new clients and the development of materials used in recruitment
• Related duties, as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven competent skills, as well as the ability to exercise independent and good judgment.
• Knowledge of elder and dependent adult abuse warning signs and risk factors.
• Ability to relate well with caregivers/family members of clients.
• Good verbal, written communication, and organizing skills, especially regarding listening and understanding client needs.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet attendance standards.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, or equivalent; Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) certificate, preferred

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily driving is required. Must provide own vehicle, valid California driver license and proof of full insurance coverage.
• Negative tuberculosis screen (required).
• Must pass criminal background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Safety First – your safety and the safety of the client and their families:

1. Make sure to use hand sanitizer if you can’t wash your hands right away.

2. If you are sick, DO NOT go to the home and call your supervisor immediately.

3. If you go to a client’s home and they are sick, do not go into the home and call your supervisor immediately.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Home Chore Worker’s work location is in the Monrovia or Bell Gardens, CA offices with constant travel throughout Los Angeles County; the majority of the job duties are performed out in the community visiting multiple clients each day to perform home chore and caregiving in the home; the employee may need to sit or stand for short or long periods accordingly to home environment and/or stair and hill climbing accordingly. The employee will complete paperwork in the office as required; the location has moderate noise levels and is a non-smoking environment; employee must climb up one flight of stairs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Human Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. In addition, we complete criminal background checks via Live Scan method (fingerprinting) on all new hire employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to get a Live Scan (Background Clearance) ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Bilingual) (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person