CNA/ PCA | PRN | 7A-3P OR 3P-11P

Harmony Senior Services; Fredericksburg (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 Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to support residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and social engagement. You will document resident status and respond to calls, collaborating closely with nursing staff to ensure safety and comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved PCA program per state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Must lift 50 lbs and assist with transfers.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate staff.
• Perform light housekeeping and keep common areas clean.
• Assist residents to dining rooms and activities as scheduled.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and emergencies.
• Support in planning and conducting activity programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Communicate status and upcoming appointments to the team.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program completed

Job description

60 Brimley Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406

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 - $16.50/hr

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling