Caregiver - FT-3

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Referral Bonus

Free meals

Flexible scheduling

Telehealth options

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Hockessin is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities and emergency response. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in a personal care aide program, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift residents. This role offers a flexible schedule and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and safely transfer residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in residents' apartments and common areas.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Compassion for residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved personal care aide program

Job description

621 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* Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)* Training, Development & Career Laddering* Great work-life balance* Flexible Scheduling* Telehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options