Personal Care Program Aide

Personal Care Aide

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization responding to the need for low-cost housing. Our 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 social services in housing for low-income persons, especially those who are older, who have experienced homelessness and who live with mental illness.

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.
• 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.

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.