WEST SIDE FED SR.SUP·New York
The role involves providing hands-on personal care and supporting safe medication administration for older adults and residents with disabilities. Responsibilities include monitoring resident health, coordinating with pharmacies, and assisting with daily living activities like bathing and feeding.
Pay Rate 19.00 - 20.00
Position Hours: 38
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.
The Personal Care Medication Aide (MPCA) provides hands-on personal care assistance and supports safe medication administration to older adults and/or residents with disabilities in a nonprofit senior/supportive housing setting. Working under the direction and delegation of a Clinical Coordinator, the MPCA assists residents with daily routines while promoting dignity, independence, and health. The MPCA follows individualized care plans, medication administration policies, and all applicable regulations.
This is a full-time, onsite role (5) days a week.
Assist with self-administration of routine medications as permitted by state regulations and organizational policy (e.g., oral, topical, inhalers, eye/ear drops—based on authorization).
Follow the“rights”of medication administration (right resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation) and infection control practices.
Support pharmacy coordination tasks as assigned (e.g., medication deliveries, refills, communication of shortages), consistent with role limits.
Observe and report changes in resident condition (vitals if trained/assigned, cognition, mood, gait, skin integrity, appetite, pain, safety risks).
Respond to urgent situations per protocol and escalate to the Medication Coordinator as appropriate.
Prepare medication administration area; verify medication orders/MAR; check expiration dates; store medications securely per policy.
May assist residents with bathing/showering, toileting/incontinence care, dressing/grooming, and oral hygiene while maintaining privacy and dignity.
Help with eating/feeding as needed, following diet orders and safety guidelines (e.g., aspiration precautions if applicable).
Complete service notes, shift logs, incident reports, and care documentation accurately and on time.
Follow confidentiality (HIPAA/PHI where applicable), professional boundaries, and resident rights.
Westside Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and time off include 11-12 paid Federal Holidays as well as vacation and sick time.
WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based on 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 characteristics as established by law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and successful completion of a state-approved Medication Aide training program. A PCA/HHA certification and at least 2 years of experience in personal care or medication assistance are highly preferred.
Market context
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