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Institute on Aging
Home Care Aide - Southbay
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$39,352 / year median in California
+30% projected growth
Job Description
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 Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the "status-quo" and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain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. We serve a diverse population of older adults and disabled adults without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, or social status. We embrace the Bay area's vibrant and varied culture, celebrating the diversity of its inhabitants. We have a commitment to representing, honoring, and enhancing the journeys of all aging adults, including those from different cultural backgrounds as well as seniors within the LGBT community. Under the direction and supervision of the Staffing and Client Service Managers, Home Care Aides provide direct best of class services to older adults in their homes, hospitals, day centers, skilled nursing facilities and community residential facilities. Responsibilities may include, however not limited to: Assistance with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming Driving or accompanying clients to shopping, errands or doctor's appointment Assistance with transfers, ambulation, or exercise Meal preparation including special diets and feeding assistance Light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, laundry/linen changes and dishes Medication reminders Respite/Companionship Engagement Pet Care Mobility and Transfer Assistance Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's care and