Geriatric Aide

Homemaking And Personal Care Services Provider

Under general direction, performs homemaking and personal care services including assisting with meal preparation, shopping for personal and household items, escorting to medical appointments, managing money, and light housework; provides hands on assistance to clients with physical needs to include stand-by assistance, supervision, or cues for clients, as with eating, bathing, toileting, transferring in or out of bed or chair, walking, dressing, or grooming.

Typical qualifications :

Education and Experience : No formal educational requirement.

Knowledge and Abilities : Ability to communicate and empathize with the elderly; personal qualities of sensitivity, patience and the willingness to work with the elderly. Bi-lingual ability, highly desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Physical demands include talking, listening, standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping in the performance of duties. Field work requires driving, sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

License : A valid California Driver's License, Class C, have and maintain.

Special Condition : Per LA County Ordinance #2021-0066U, all City of Gardena employees performing duties under the Los Angeles County's Elderly Nutrition Program Grant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

This is a part-time position working 10-20 hours per week. Requires working some weekends, holidays, and evenings. Requires attendance at various meetings and training sessions as assigned.

This position is dependent upon grant funding.