Personal Care-Program Aide

Job Description

West Side Federation For Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc.

Valley Lodge

Job Description: Personal Care Aide

Under the supervision of the on-site building staff, provide a range of services and supervision to residents of Valley Lodge 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 Valley LodgeFleming 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.

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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)

Mon-Wed. 7 am to 3pm

21 Hours