Avenidas

Re-Inventing Aging

Careers at Avenidas

group photo of Avenidas employees having fun at the 2022 staff retreat

Avenidas management and staff pose together at their summer 2022 retreat.

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Since 1961, Avenidas has been providing community-building services and activities for older adults and their caregivers. Serving more than 7,500 participants and clients annually, our compassionate staff delivers innovative programs and personal connection. We operate two enrichment centers, one at Cubberley in South Palo Alto and one in downtown Palo Alto, and an adult day health program in Mountain View. And while our in-person reach is concentrated regionally throughout Northern Santa Clara and Southern San Mateo counties, our ‘without walls’ offerings (phone consultations, distance learning, online community, etc.) and staff commitment know no bounds.

We invite you to explore opportunities with Avenidas and learn how we can work together to make life better for seniors and their caregivers.

Why just have a job when you can pursue work with purpose that makes a difference?

Avenidas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to staff diversity. Contact and application information for each position included with the listing. Candidates (principals only) may send additional inquiries to hr@avenidas.org.

Openings: Avenidas @450 Bryant

Avenidas Village Social Events Coordinator

Reports to: Director, Avenidas Village
Contact: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to hr@avenidas.org.

Avenidas Village is a membership program for active seniors in the Palo Alto area that provides a network of support and social connections for its members while they live independently in their own homes. Reporting to the Village Director, the part-time (16 hours/week) Social Events Coordinator creates the social activity program for Village members including group outings/day trips, social gatherings and parties, and remote educational or leisure programming using Zoom.

The Social Events Coordinator develops and maintains the social calendar for the Village members including cultural and leisure opportunities in community locations or at the Avenidas site, as well as a creative program of remote activities via Zoom. The Social Events Coordinator works with Village members and program staff to schedule and execute the social events program.

The current social events program will include a mix of remote and in-person activities:

  • Group day trips using charter bus transportation, to San Francisco or other locations for concerts, tours, theater performances, etc. (when permitted)
  • Group outings to nearby museums, concerts and restaurants (members meet at the location or carpool)
  • Parties, lectures or group activities that meet at Avenidas 450 Bryant St
  • Discussion groups, social groups or webinars on Zoom

Essential Job Functions

  • Research community programs and events of interest such as museums, theater performances, concerts, lecture series, etc., including transportation options, handle all reservations & planning
  • Accompany the members on all in-person outings. Coordinate with docents, restaurant staff, or other contacts to ensure a positive experience for the group
  • Develop and lead Zoom activities including museum tours, themed social gatherings, activity hours, special demos, etc.
  • Work with Director to create monthly schedule of activities and events
  • Plan social gatherings such as holiday parties, happy hours, etc. held at the Avenidas site or elsewhere
  • Handle all setup/takedown of Village programs at Avenidas including seating arrangement, A/V system, tracking program attendance, etc.
  • Take high quality photos of all events for publication in the Village newsletter and other outlets
  • Communicate regularly with Village members on upcoming events and programs via phone, email & website

Secondary Job Functions

  • Participates as an integral member of the Village Staff.  Assumes other duties as assigned including attendance at agency events and covering coworkers.

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years relevant experience in managing and coordinating social events for groups
  • Knowledge of the local area and community events/activities of potential interest to members
  • Experience working with active seniors and supporting community engagement opportunities
  • MUST be adept in all generally used office applications (Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel etc.), Zoom, and data entry systems

Physical Demands

  • Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. 
  • Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.

This is a part-time nonexempt (M-F) 16 hour per week position, paying $22-$24 per hour (DOE), and reports to the Director of Avenidas Village. We offer competitive salary and mandatory sick leave plus prorated holiday pay, but this position is otherwise unbenefited. Core work hours are expected on-site during Avenidas open hours of M-F, 9-5, but some evening/weekend event hours will be required.

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Openings: Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center

Personal Care Aide – Part Time

Reports to: Activity Manager, Rose Kleiner Center
Contact: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to cwarren@avenidas.org or call 650-289-5491.

Provide basic patient care, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living and engagement in the program to support participants while at the Center. This is a 25 hour part-time, hourly, non-exempt, benefited position. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2:30pm.

  • Provide participants with personal care assistance, such as toileting, personal hygiene, and grooming that ensures the participant is clean, dry, and comfortable. 
  • Follow toileting schedule and take measures to prevent falls, skin tears & skin breakdown.
  • Document and chart as required.
  • Observe participants for any physical or mental changes and changes in behavior. Report any observed changes to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team member.
  • Assist participants to ambulate following level of assist required as determined by PT.
  • Provide dining support and supervision.
  • Maintain positive working relationship with all staff members, volunteers, families, and participants.
  • Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.
  • Understand the elements of a therapeutic environment and work with the staff to encourage maximum functioning and benefit to the participants.
  • Understand and be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
  • Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.  
  • Comply with health and safety standards including licensing, fire and disaster preparedness regulations and agency policies. 
  • Conform to all applicable policies of the Center 

Secondary Job Functions

  • Engage the participants in classes, activities, and social time as needed
  • Perform as a “spotter” for activities and charting, as needed
  • Assist with meal and coffee service, as needed
  • Move tables, chairs, and partition wall as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by Activity Manager.

  • CNA Certification or 5 years equivalent training and experience required.
  • Must be CPR certified or willing to take certification class (provided by employer).
  • Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner. 
  • Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner. 
  • Knowledge of older adult issues and experience working in a multicultural setting.
  • Skill in communicating with participants including individuals with cognitive impairment. 
  • Desire to learn more about caring for population served.  
  • Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.  
  • Bilingual ability (Spanish or Mandarin and Cantonese) preferred
  • This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

Physical Demands

  • Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.  
  • Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
  • Ability to reach, bend, and walk.
  • Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. 
  • Frequently reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.
  • Regularly required to push wheelchairs
  • TB and health clearance required.

This is a part-time nonexempt (M-F) 25 hour per week position.  Benefits include competitive salary, sick leave, holidays and more.

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“As Needed” LVN

Reports to: Director of Health and Social Services
Status: Non-exempt – Variable Hours
Contact: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to enagaonkar@avenidas.org or call 650-289-5496.

Working under the supervision of the Director of Health and Social Services and the RN Program Nurse, the LVN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the participants attending the program.

  • Administer routine and prn medications to participants with appropriate documentation.
  • Monitor participants for effects and side effects of medications.
  • Monitor medication supply for expiration, refills, etc. contacting caregivers when appropriate.
  • Administer treatments according to participant care plans which include but are not limited to:  glucose testing, skin and wound care, gastrostomy feeding, colostomy care.
  • Obtain and record weekly vital signs, monthly weights and blood sugar readings, and other participant information, as noted in participant care plans.
  • Data entry and documentation, including daily flowsheets, medication entry into Turbo Tar, and creation of Medication Administration Record. Update participant information, as needed.
  • Assist participants in bathroom as needed.
  • Keep other nursing and program staff updated with changes.

  • Participate in ongoing center programs, health education to participants and families.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Current California LVN license. ADHC nursing experience and/or familiarity with Title22 ADHC requirements highly preferred. Prior experience with aging services, adult day health operations, or clinical care highly sought.

  • Ability and passion in working with older adults and adults with disabilities.
  • Willingness and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team as well as to be self-directed. 
  • Computer skills with Microsoft Office and knowledge of electronic health records.

  • Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
  • Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.

This is an on-call, as needed, non-exempt, non-benefitted position. We offer competitive salary and mandatory sick leave plus prorated holiday pay, but this position is otherwise unbenefited.

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Part-Time Personal Care Aide – Mandarin, Cantonese and English Required

Reports to: Activity Manager, Rose Kleiner Center
Contact: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume
to cwarren@avenidas.org

Provide basic patient care, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living and engagement in the program to support participants while at the Center.  This is a 25 hour part-time, hourly, non-exempt, benefited position. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2:30pm.

  • Provide participants with personal care assistance, such as toileting, personal hygiene, and grooming that ensures the participant is clean, dry, and comfortable. 
  • Follow toileting schedule and take measures to prevent falls, skin tears & skin breakdown.
  • Document and chart as required.
  • Observe participants for any physical or mental changes and changes in behavior. Report any observed changes to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team member.
  • Assist participants to ambulate following level of assist required as determined by PT.
  • Provide dining support and supervision.
  • Maintain positive working relationship with all staff members, volunteers, families, and participants.
  • Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.
  • Understand the elements of a therapeutic environment and work with the staff to encourage maximum functioning and benefit to the participants.
  • Understand and be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
  • Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.  
  • Comply with health and safety standards including licensing, fire and disaster preparedness regulations and agency policies. 
  • Conform to all applicable policies of the Center 

Secondary Job Functions

  • Engage the participants in classes, activities, and social time as needed
  • Perform as a “spotter” for activities and charting, as needed
  • Assist with meal and coffee service, as needed
  • Move tables, chairs, and partition wall as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by Activity Manager.

  • CNA Certification or 5 years equivalent training and experience required.
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English, plus verbal proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese required. 
  • Must be CPR certified or willing to take certification class (provided by employer).
  • Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner. 
  • Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner. 
  • Knowledge of older adult issues and experience working in a multicultural setting.
  • Skill in communicating with participants including individuals with cognitive impairment. 
  • Desire to learn more about caring for population served.  
  • Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.  
  • This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

Physical Demands

  • Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.  
  • Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
  • Ability to reach, bend, and walk.
  • Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. 
  • Frequently reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.
  • Regularly required to push wheelchairs
  • TB and health clearance required.

This is a part-time nonexempt (M-F) 25 hour per week position.  Benefits include competitive salary, sick leave, holidays and more.

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Openings: Avenidas @Cubberley

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