Russian Speaking Program Aide

Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center is a licensed facility and outpatient center that provides medical, social, and therapy services for Russian-speaking older adults and individuals with disabilities. We have been a haven of person-centered care and community support for thousands of emigre clients from San Francisco and San Mateo for over 25 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor II, the Program Aide is responsible for providing personal care, assistance with activities, and meal service support to program participants. The Program Aide supports safe kitchen operations, food service documentation, and compliance with applicable regulations, including Title 22 CCR, CDPH food safety standards, and CACFP requirements. The Program Aide performs all duties in accordance with agency policies, health and safety standards, and person-centered care practices.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Range: $23.50/hr (depending on experience)
• Schedule: 32 hrs (4 days) /week 
• Employment Type: full-time, non-exempt position with benefits
• Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, monitors participants’ vital signs and weigh; Monitors and reports bowel, bladder, and other physical concerns to the Registered Nurse
• Provides personal care to participants, including assistance with toileting, transferring, hygiene, and dressing, under nursing supervision
• Assists participants to and from transportation vehicles
• Assists with and participates in therapeutic and social activities; Implements Physical or Occupational Therapy maintenance programs under therapist supervision
• Distributes meals and snacks to participants in accordance with posted menus and diet orders; Assists participants with eating, including cutting food as required
• Labels, stores, and manages food items in accordance with California food safety regulations and agency procedures
• Maintains required food service documentation, including daily temperature logs, meal counts, and related CACFP records
• Performs light maintenance and housekeeping duties related to participant and food service areas; Maintains cleanliness of the main room, nursing area, bathrooms, and kitchen areas

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Russian language conversational skills preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, families, caregivers, and staff
• High school diploma or equivalent; aptitude for working with older adults
• Experience in adult day health care or similar setting preferred
• California Home Health Aide certificate a plus
• Ability to meet health screening requirements, including TB clearance in accordance with Title 22

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.