CNA/Personal Care Aide

Harmony Senior Services; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits – Fulltime & Part-time

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality ADL support and companionship to residents. You will assist with daily activities, meals, activities, and basic housekeeping while upholding safety and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and report status to supervisors.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and emergency alerts.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Support residents during meals and transitions between areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completed approved PCA program

Job description

1910 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050

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

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling