Clinic Aide

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. 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 Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the "status-quo" and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain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 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. The Clinic Aide provides personal care and assistance within the clinic. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of a health care team, provides personal care and assistance within the clinic, which will help to maintain and increase the ability of older participants to live safely at home. Tasks may include: assisting participants with personal care (colostomy care, bathing, peri-care, care of mouth, skin and hair), eating; helping in and out of bed in the center; assistance in toileting (including use of bedpan) and ambulating, taking of vital signs and collection of urine, sputum, etc. Communicates data collected, such as vital signs and urine output, to appropriate clinic staff. Responsible for keeping the supplies in the clinic stocked and organized. May escort and assist clients to, from and at medical appointments. Provides behavioral/emotional supervision or support to participants, such as reality orientation or reminders to follow through on nursing/medical care and diet restrictions. Under supervision of professional staff, may be assigned to assist with special program/participant needs (i.e. recreation program, rehab/maintenance exercise program, and internal program committees). Responsible for keeping clinic areas clean and safe when participants are on site. Regularly reports on status and progress of participants to clinic staff. Fulfills other administrative requirements of the job such as reporting, keeping statistical records and logs, and attending staff conferences and meetings as directed. Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants, their families and friends, visitors and the community. All other reasonably related jobs as assigned. REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE: Training and current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of California, or equivalent experience in lieu of certificate. 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. Computer literacy preferred. Language capability - Cantonese highly preferred. Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 35 lbs. Ability to reach, bend and walk Five finger manipulation ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to comprehend complex written material and verbal instructions Ability to communicate and speak clearly in English Compensation: Range: $ 19.02-21.00/hr 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. We encourage you to learn more about IOA by visiting us here. IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate. Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.