Personal Caregiver

About Cardea Health:

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations. Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. We provide medical support to populations that experience homelessness.

At Cardea, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We value your unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.

Primary Work Location:

Timmy’s Home is one of several Cardea Health transitional housing programs for medically complex and behaviorally vulnerable unhoused individuals. Cardea Health’s transitional housing programs work with a variety of different referring partners across Alameda County. Our transitional housing programs provide supportive services including onsite nurse and caregiver supports, transportation to medical appointments, meals, housing support linkage, and more.

Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time

Job Summary:

A Personal Caregiver provides essential support to individuals who need assistance with daily activities due to age, illness, injury, or disability. This role focuses on ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort of the person in their care, offering both physical and emotional support. Personal caregivers assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and light housekeeping. The position requires compassion, patience, and the ability to respond to the specific needs of the individual with attention and care.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Personal Caregiving:

• Provide direct patient care as directed by nursing staff, following individual care plans and ensuring the dignity and safety of each resident

• Assist with daily living activities as needed (e.g., hygiene, dressing, bathing, feeding) and support resident mobility

• Facilitate resident communication with nursing staff, helping to arrange and accompany residents to appointments as needed

• Support residents’ relationships with primary care providers and other professionals, facilitating coordination of care

• Ensure compliance with infection control standards among staff and residents

• Promote resident wellness in collaboration with housing agencies, participating in population health and safety interventions on-site

• Contribute to immunization programs and other health initiatives at the shelter

• Respond to calls to the nursing station, addressing needs independently when appropriate

• Assist with light clerical tasks, including filing, making copies, and ensuring accurate, timely clinical documentation

• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, initiating communication with medical personnel or emergency services as needed

• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of all resident information

• Practice harm reduction principles to provide compassionate, non-judgmental support for residents with substance use issues

Site Janitorial:

• Clean and sanitize all common areas, resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and office spaces, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards

• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies in resident and common areas

• Safely handle and store cleaning products in accordance with shelter protocols

• Handle waste disposal and recycling, keeping waste management areas clean and organized

• Inspect and address maintenance and cleanliness issues as they arise

• Set up and break down spaces for group activities or meetings as needed

Minimum Required Skills & Qualifications:

• No license required

• Two years of experience in patient care

• Experience with janitorial and cleaning work

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and ascending stairs

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

• Frequent pushing and pulling

• Frequent reaching high, low, and level

Work Environment:

• In-person onsite at a supportive housing site

• Travel (Timmy's Home)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate: $26

• Excellent Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life & 401K)

Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice.