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 Personal Care Medication Aide (MPCA) provides hands-on personal care assistance and supports safe medication administration to older adults and/or residents with disabilities in a nonprofit senior/supportive housing setting. Working under the direction and delegation of a Clinical Coordinator, the MPCA assists residents with daily routines while promoting dignity, independence, and health. The MPCA follows individualized care plans, medication administration policies, and all applicable regulations.

This is a full-time, onsite role (5) days a week.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assists with self-administration of routine medications as permitted by state regulations and organizational policy (e.g., oral, topical, inhalers, eye/ear drops—based on authorization).
• Follow the“rights”of medication administration (right resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation) and infection control practices.
• Support pharmacy coordination tasks as assigned (e.g., medication deliveries, refills, communication of shortages), consistent with role limits.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition (vitals if trained/assigned, cognition, mood, gait, skin integrity, appetite, pain, safety risks).
• Respond to urgent situations per protocol and escalate to the Medication Coordinator as appropriate.
• Prepare medication administration area; verify medication orders/MAR; check expiration dates; store medications securely per policy.
• May assist residents with bathing/showering, toileting/incontinence care, dressing/grooming, and oral hygiene while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Help with eating/feeding as needed, following diet orders and safety guidelines (e.g., aspiration precautions if applicable).