Resident Assistant | Part-Time | Harmony at Hockessin

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Training and Development

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Hockessin, Delaware is seeking a Caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities and ensure their comfort and safety. Responsibilities include providing personal care, housekeeping duties, and organizing activities. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, complete a personal care aide program, and communicate effectively. This position offers flexible scheduling and benefits like training and career development.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Organized and able to work well with personnel.
• Polite and considerate to residents and co-workers.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs; safely lift and transfer residents.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assist residents with move-in transitions.
• Respond to resident calls for assistance.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Assists residents to and from dining rooms and activities.
• Reports resident status and any concerns to appropriate staff.
• Provides emotional support during move-in transitions for new residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Politeness and consideration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of approved personal care aide program

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Caregiver page is loaded## Caregiverlocations: Hockessin, Delawaretime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-002417621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, Delaware 19707# Job DescriptionThe Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the positionAssists residents with activities of daily livingPerform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisorRespond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alertsMust be able to remain calm and competent during emergenciesAssists in planning and conducting activity programs for residentsFollows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident informationAssists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activitiesChecks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activitiesChecks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individualsCommunicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfersAssists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional supportOther duties as assignedRequirements:Must have a High School Diploma or GEDMust have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicableMust be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writingMust be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnelMust be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisorMust be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all timesMust be able to walk and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbsMust be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanicsMust be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badgeMust be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hireMust be able to represent the community in a positive and professional mannerMust attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetingsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays* 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages* Training, Development & Career Laddering* Great work-life balance* Flexible Scheduling