Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Hourly

Reports to: Clinical Coordinator

Pay Rate: $19.00 to $23.00

FLSA: Non - Exempt

EEO: Service Worker

Revised on: Date Created 02/12/2026

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.

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

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 129th Street 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 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)

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.