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Program Aide at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing – The Bronx, New York

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing
The Bronx, New York, 10452, United States
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About This Position

Job Type

Full Time


Pay Rate

$18.00/hr.

Position Hours

28


FLSA

Nonexempt

Reports To

Clinical Coordinator


EEO

Service Workers

Program Aide

Our Story

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community‐based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low‐ income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness.

Position Description

The multi-site, per diem Program Aide will be responsible for assisting residents on a daily basis with daily living activities.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Supervise the personal hygiene and physical well-being of the residents
  • Assist residents in 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 the hospital
  • Travel for errands to stores, clinics, and offices as directed
  • Screening visitors
  • Answering phone calls

Required Skills / Abilities

  • Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment
  • Comfortable working with older adults
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma orGED, 4 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience in lieu of diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience working with older adults.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand forlong periodsof time.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, reach andlift upto 25 lbs.
  • Travel within our sites,and throughout the communityas needed.

Benefit Overview

Westside Federation for 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, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and time off includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays as well as vacation and sick time.

EEO Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based on 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 characteristics as established by law.


Tuesday through Friday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
28 Hours

Job Location

The Bronx, New York, 10452, United States
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Job Location

This job is located in the The Bronx, New York, 10452, United States region.

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