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SalaryCurry Senior Center was founded in 1972 and is dedicated to helping low income and homeless seniors in San Francisco through a holistic health care approach. Our mission is to promote wellness, dignity and independence for seniors. We accomplish this through collaborative, innovative programs and services.
JOB SUMMARY:
This role provides on-going primary care to low income, frail, multiply diagnosed older adults in the Tenderloin/South of Market Neighborhoods. This role is comfortable working in a community-based setting and participates as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate the best possible care for patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide ongoing primary care to low income, frail, multiple diagnosed seniors in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.
- Identify and manage chronic diseases and acute minor illnesses; provide prevention services; assess for psychosocial needs, communicable diseases, domestic violence and elder abuse, housing problems, and substance use.
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in meetings and committees.
- Keep and prepare documentation as required.
- Participate in on-going agency QA/QI projects.
- Work in a community-based setting in the Tenderloin serving low income, frail and culturally diverse [including non-English speaking] older adults with mental health issues, substance abuse and chronic health problems.
- Ability to make home visits for homebound patients.
- Work on-site at Cadillac hotel select half-days per week.
- Work with support staff in scheduling medical appointments.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Active RN license in State of California.
- Active Nurse Certification RN by the Board of Registered Nurses in State of California.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in a primary care setting (i.e., community primary care clinic).
- Active BLS certification.
- CPR Certification
- Proof of Covid Vaccines required: completed original series and first booster.
- Proof of negative or nonactive TB required. Curry Senior Center will provide or reimburse for the cost of a TB test after an offer of employment has been accepted by both parties. Proof of a negative TB test within 90 days will also be accepted.
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, thorough, concise manner.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Solid aptitude for customer service.
- High degree of skill in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.
- High level of analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage self-development.
- Must be action-oriented and have the ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Strong computer skills such as Chrome, Google suite, Apple iOS, Office suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work will be performed sitting at a desk/chair or standing while speaking and interacting with clients. Position will require average finger dexterity to operate normal office equipment and systems.
Sitting: 35 % of the workday
Standing: 10 % of the workday
Walking: 20 % of the workday
Bending: 3 % of the workday
Twisting: 3 % of the workday
Lifting: 5 % of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds
Carrying: 15 % of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds
Climbing: 10 % of the workday
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
