Personal Care-Program Aide

Job Description

Job Description

West Side Federation For Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc.

Frederic Fleming House

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 Euclid Hall community and with other staff members, the Personal Care Aide will :

QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED :

Monday through Friday from 09 : 00 am to 05 : 00 pm

35 Hours