Program Aide - Westbourne

West Side Federation For Senior And Supportive Housing Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West Side Federation For Senior And Supportive Housing Inc is seeking a Program Aide to support residents in maintaining independence and dignity. Responsibilities include assisting in personal care, facilitating activities, and documenting services. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma, and demonstrate good communication skills. Bilingual abilities (especially Spanish) and experience with special needs populations are advantageous. Join a dedicated team providing essential support to our residents.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Emotionally, mentally and physically capable of performing job responsibilities.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with special needs populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in activities of daily living and personal care.
• Document services provided to residents.
• Escort residents to appointments.
• Assist in preparing resident rooms for treatments.
• Facilitate resident activities and outings.
• Provide coverage at the front desk as needed.
• Visit residents in other facilities as directed.

Skills

Assistance with daily living activities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the supervision of the Building Manager and with direct program oversite by the Director of Clinical Services the Program Aide is responsible for providing a range of services to our residents with the goal of maintaining a clean and safe environment enabling residents to live independently and with dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents in activities of daily living, personal care, room cleaning, laundry, shopping, and socialization.
• Complete documentation of services provided to residents as required.
• Escort residents to medical, entitlement, and other appointments as directed.
• Assist in preparing resident rooms for bed-bug treatments, including but not limited; resident laundry, packing up residents’ personal items.
• Shop for program supplies as directed.
• Facilitate and assist residents in utilizing/attending activity groups, floor meetings, outings, resident socials, etc. This includes outreach to residents and assisting with the set-up and clean-up of activities.
• Assist in the daily serving of lunch as needed.
• Provide coverage at front desk as needed.
• Visit residents while in hospital, nursing homes and/or other facilities as directed.

Other Duties

• Work cooperatively with other staff members to establish strong lines of communication with tenants and provide high level of care.
• Share tenant progress, needs, and problems with staff as appropriate.
• Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Minor plumbing tasks such as unclogging toilets & bathtubs; shutting/opening water valves.
• Share information with building manager and superintendent about resident needs, and/or problems with other staff.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent required.
• Emotionally, mentally and physically able to perform job responsibilities.
• Able to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
• Experience working with special needs population a plus

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); 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.