• Personal Care - Medication - Front Desk

    Westside Federation for Senior Supportive Housing (Bronx, NY)


    WSFSSH MISSION STATEMENT

    The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident. WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Under the supervision of the Medication Room Coordinator, provide a range of services to residents of The Claremont with the goal of enabling residents to live permanently at The Claremont as safely and independently as possible.

    JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Medication Assistance

     

    + Assist residents’ self-administration of medication.

    + Documentation of medication administration in logbook.

    + In case of emergency, following required protocols.

    + Any other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by Medication Supervisor or RN.

     

    Program Aide

     

    + Assure health and safety issues are addressed.

    + Assist residents as needed with daily living activities including; apartment cleaning, laundry and in extreme situations bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, walking, eating and personal care.

    + Escort residents to medical and other appointments

     

    Front Desk Coverage

     

    + Provide front desk coverage as needed.

     

    Other

     

    + Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for and communication with residents.

    + Work cooperatively with other staff members.

    + Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff in accordance with WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.

    + Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills.

    + Submit all reports in a complete and timely manner.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

    + Good written and oral communication skills.

    + Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.

    + Able to speak, read, and write English (as required by DSS regulation 487.913); bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

    + Verifiable High school diploma or General equivalency diploma required.

    + At least 1 year of experiences working with older adults, people with mental illness, substance abuse use disorders or chronic medical conditions.

    + Experience with medication management highly preferred.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

    + Must be able to lift 25+ lbs.

    + Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

     

    EEO Policy or Statement

     

    WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

     

    Sunday-Thursday 3-11pm

     

    (Sun-Thurs- Front desk; Wed & Thurs.- meds)

     

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