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: + 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. QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED: + 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) Monday through Friday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm 35 Hours
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Personal Care-Program Aide