Personal Care Shift Supervisor - Meds

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)

Shift: Thursday - Friday 02:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 06:00 am to 02:00 pm

The PCA Shift Supervisor 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. The Program Aide/PC 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.
• Assist kitchen staff as needed in meal preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Assist housekeeper/porter as assigned, including participating in recycling activities and laundry.
• Assist residents to properly dispose of soiled incontinence supplies, including bringing soiled supplies to the basement of the building.
• 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.
• Medication Administration: Assure that all medications are administered according to medication orders and in compliance with all DOH/OMH regulations. When assisting with medication administration, carefully watch each resident, assuring that: The right resident, is taking the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time, by the right route. Assure that no actual medications (eg: pills) are touched by staff, only containers (blister packs, bottles, and or tubes).
• Documentation of Medication Administration: Assure that all medication administration is documented by the individual assisting with administration and is in compliance with all applicable NYS DOH/OMH regulations. In the event of resident absence or resident refusal of medications, assure that this absence or refusal is documented in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Additionally, with regard to working within the community and with other staff members, the Program Aide/PC 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)

Employee Acknowledgement