Personal Care Program Aide

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. WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 

Job Summary (Tuesday to Saturday 07:00 am to 03:00 pm)

The Program Aide/PC will provide a range of services and supervision to residents of Westbourne with the goal of enabling residents to live as safely and independently as possible. 

What you'll do

• Supervise the personal hygiene and physical well-being of the residents
• Assist residents as needed in activities of daily living, including but not limited to:
• Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, walking, and other personal care needs
• Monitor to assure that residents are eating daily meals regularly      
• Escort residents to medical and other appointments as directed
• Assist kitchen staff with meal prep, serving, and clean up as needed
• Assist housekeeper/porter as assigned, including participating in recycling activities 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
• Actively communicate any issues or concerns to his/her supervisor.
• Attend required training sessions and conferences for enhancement of job skills.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

 What you'll need:  

• At least 1 year experience working as Personal Care - Program Aide
• Emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities.
• Able to speak, read, and write English (as required by DSS regulation 42323.9.13)

Employee Acknowledgement 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principal at WSFSSH, where 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.