What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide - Frederic Fleming House position at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing?
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 recycling activities 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 Fleming House community and with other staff members, the Personal Care Aide will :
QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED :
SCHEDULE :
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday : 8 : 15am - 6pm
