CNA/PCA | Full Time | 3p-11p

Harmony Senior Services; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits  

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living. The role involves reporting incidents, maintaining policies, helping with meals, mobility, and daily tasks in a skilled nursing setting.

This position requires a High School diploma or GED, PCA program completion, strong communication, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within 60

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work with all levels of personnel.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate staff.
• Perform housekeeping and dining room duties as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist in planning activities and ensure resident safety and comfort.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team player

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program completion

CPR/First Aid certification or willingness

Job description

5871 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23435

Job Description

The 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 position
• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $16/hr - $17.50/hr

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling