CNA/ Resident Assistant *Weekends*

Harmony Senior Services; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide to provide quality care to residents. In this rewarding role, you will assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while promoting independence. You will be responsible for reporting any concerns, planning engaging activities, and maintaining a positive dining experience. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others within a supportive community environment. If you are dedicated, organized, and ready to contribute to a caring team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and housekeeping duties.
• Report incidents and communicate resident status to appropriate personnel.
• Plan and conduct activity programs for residents.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

STATEMENT OF JOB:

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The PCA encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities. Conducts activities and provides for a meaningful experience for all residents. Responsible for ensuring a pleasurable dining experience and marketing the community in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCC, 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

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable (see below)
• 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

Location Specific Requirements:

North Carolina:

• Must have successfully completed an 80-hour personal care training and competency training program.

Pennsylvania:

• Direct care staff shall have the following qualifications per Company policy and PA 55 § 2600.54

• Must have a high school diploma, GED diploma, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. Exception: an individual who is 16 or 17 years of age may be a staff person, but may not perform the tasks related to medication administration. A staff person of 16 or 17 years of age may not perform tasks related to incontinence care, bathing, and dressing of residents without supervision.
• Be free from a medical condition, including drug or alcohol addiction that would limit the staff person from providing necessary personal care services with reasonable skill and safety.