CAREGIVER I MFS has an immediate opening for a Caregiver I for its local healthcare client in San Jose, California. This is a 6 month contract role which may have possibilities of extension and/or conversions in the future. This opportunity comes with competitive pay and great benefits. For instant consideration to this position, Apply Now! PAY: TBD (BASED ON EXPERIENCE) BENEFITS: HEALTH/VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE – PAID TIME OFF – 401K (UPON QUALIFYING) JOB DETAILS: • Shifts available: 8am-4:30pm. 40hr/week • How many open positions: 1 position • Length of contract: 6 months • Target Start Date: ASAP • Work Location: Onsite; San Jose, CA JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the Caregiver 1 provides personal care services to participants receiving home care and/or day center services. Caregivers provide the same services as a "Personal Care Attendant" position. Duties and Responsibilities • Provides personal care/escort assistance according to the individual care plan (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri-care, showers, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry) and reports observed changes in the participant's condition to the interdisciplinary team. • Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety. • Interacts and provides services to participants, families and interdisciplinary team, in a professional manner (i.e. encourage participation in conversation and activities). • Other related duties as assigned. Functional/Technical Capabilities • Analytical Thinking: Practices investigative techniques to determine the best approach. • Business Impact: Responsible for the team meeting goals and objectives. • Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department. • Communication Skills: Advanced communication skills involving complicated topics. • Company Knowledge: Understands how his/her role relates to others on the team and the role of the team. • Leadership Skills: Does not manage employees but may mentor and/or train subordinates. • Managing Change: Implements changes provided by management. • Problem Solving: Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward. • Strategic Responsibility: Not responsible for strategy. • Job Impact: Work team and other connected work teams. • Influence: Develops respect for ideas and proposals within the department. • Functional Knowledge: Understands his/her discipline and good conceptualization of processes MFS TALENT 1245 S WINCHESTER BLVD, SUITE 210, SAN JOSE, CA 95128 OFFICE: (408) 982-5373 | FAX: (408) 638 4881 WWW.MFSTALENT.COM MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience • Minimum one-year experience working with the elderly or frail population required. No certification required. • Experience working with seniors with dementia required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Languages • Vietnamese KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team. • Flexible to work in multiple environments including home or center. • Positive can-do attitude, conscientious, compassionate, thorough. • Basic conversational English skills required; testing may be required. • Bilingual may be required with ability to speak primary language to care for participant population; language testing may be required. • Able to translate/interpret basic information for supervisor/manager, participant, and other caregivers; testing may be required. • Able to document care related items in Basic English (e.g. check off items on flow/monitoring sheets, simple words, etc.) on designated forms or electronic health record. • Physical requirements: Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repeat motions of the wrist and hands. Must have visual acuity. Must be able to lift/move weight that is within individual physical ability and use appropriate lifting devices or request assistance when needed. Note: MFS is an equal employment opportunity employer