Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Residence Services, 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.
Additionally, with regard to working within the Westbourne 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)
Tuesday through Saturday from 06:00 am to 02:00 pm
35 Hours