Personal Care-Program Aide at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing – New York, New York

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 of Frederic Fleming House 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 kitchen staff as needed in meal preparation, serving, and clean up.
• 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.
• 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 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:

• 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)