• Personal Care-PCA Shift Supervisor-Meds

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


    Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Residence Services, provide a range of services and supervision to residents of Westbourne with the goal of enabling residents to live as safely and independently as possible. The Program Aide/PC 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.

    + Assist kitchen staff as needed in meal preparation, serving, and clean up.

    + Assist housekeeper/porter as assigned, including participating in recycling activities and laundry.

    + Assist residents to properly dispose of soiled incontinence supplies, including bringing soiled supplies to the basement of the building.

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

    + Monitor the safety and security of the building and residents by staffing the front desk, including:

    + Interacting with residents in cordial, respectful way, spending time with them and assessing their individual needs

    + Screening visitors

    + Monitoring any alarm and security systems

    + Answering phone calls.

    Additionally, with regard to working within the Westbourne community and with other staff members, the Program Aide/PC 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 EX PECTED:

    + 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)

    Sunday & Monday from 06:00 am to 02:00 pm, Thursday and Friday from 02:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    28 Hours