Onsite Medication & Personal Care Aide (Full-Time)

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement savings

FSA

Life & Disability

EAP

Commuter benefits

Holidays

Job summary

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing seeks a full-time Medication/Personal Care Aide (MPCA) to provide hands-on care and support safe medication administration for older adults and residents with disabilities in a nonprofit senior housing setting.

Under the direction of a Clinical Coordinator, the MPCA assists residents with daily routines, follows individualized care plans, and maintains dignity, safety, and confidentiality while documenting care and reporting changes to the

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state-approved Medication Aide training program and competency evaluation.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable within the specified timeframe.
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing personal care and/or medication assistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-administration of routine medications as permitted by state regulations and policy.
• Follow medication administration rights and infection control practices.
• Support pharmacy coordination tasks (deliveries, refills, shortages) as assigned.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition and document accordingly.
• Prepare medication area, verify orders, and store medications securely.

Skills

Medication administration

Infection control

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

HIPAA/PHI confidentiality

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

State-approved Medication Aide training

CPR/First Aid certification

High school diploma or GED

PCA/HHA certification preferred

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing seeks a full-time Medication/Personal Care Aide (MPCA) to provide hands-on care and support safe medication administration for older adults and residents with disabilities in a nonprofit senior housing setting.

Under the direction of a Clinical Coordinator, the MPCA assists residents with daily routines, follows individualized care plans, and maintains dignity, safety, and confidentiality while documenting care and reporting changes to the