Personal Care Aide-Medication

Job Description

Job Description

Medication / Personal Care Aide (MPCA)

Job Type

Full-Time

Pay Rate

$19.0-$20.00/hr.

Position Hours

35

FLSA

Nonexempt

Reports To

Clinical Coordinator

EEO

Service Workers

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).

• Complete service notes, shift logs, incident reports, and care documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow confidentiality (HIPAA/PHI where applicable), professional boundaries, and resident rights.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide respectful, hands-on personal care and to support medication processes safely.
• Knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and safe body mechanics.
• Ability to follow written medication orders/MAR and organizational policies with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report adverse reactions, changes in condition, or medication discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to stay calm in urgent situations.
• Basic computer/mobile technology skills for documentation and timekeeping.
• Ability to follow written care plans and verbal instructions accurately.
• ProficientEnglish communication skills (verbal and written) sufficient for care documentation; bilingual skills a plus based on resident needs.