• Personal Care-Program Aide [Multiple…

    Westside Federation for Senior Supportive Housing (New York, NY)


    West Side Federation For Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc.

     

    Job Description: Personal Care Aide

     

    Under the supervision of the on-site building staff, provide a range of services and supervision to residents with the goal of enabling residents to live as safely and independently as possible. The Personal Care Aide will:

     

    + Supervise the personal hygiene and physical well-being of the residents.

    + Assist residents as needed in activities of daily living, including: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, walking, and other personal care needs.

    + Monitor to assure that residents are eating meals regularly each day.

    + Assist residents in using the dining room, participating in activity programs, and joining in the life of the residence.

    + Escort residents to medical and other appointments as directed, including visiting residents who are in hospital.

    + Assist housekeeper/porter as assigned, including participating in dusting, moping/sweeping, garbage removal and recycling and laundry.

    + Travel for errands to stores, clinics, and offices as directed.

    Additionally, with regard to working within the Fleming House community and with other staff members, the Personal Care Aide will:

    + Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for the resident community.

    + Work cooperatively with other staff members.

    + Actively communicate any issues or concerns to his/her supervisor.

    + Report information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff.

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

    + Implement emergency procedures as necessary.

    + Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner.

    + Assist with other duties as directed.

    QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED:

    + High School Diploma or GED (must be able to verify); OR four (4) years of consistent and relevant experience in a similar role

    + Preferred: Minimum of 1 year experience working with dependent persons

    + At least 18 years of age.

    + Emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities.

    + Able to speak, read, and write English (as required by DSS regulation 42323.9.13)