Med Tech - Memory Care

Harmony Senior Services; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits packages

Training, development & career ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide quality daily living support for residents in our Summerville community.

You will assist with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and respond to calls and emergencies, while maintaining confidentiality and following policies. This role requires teamwork, reliability, and compassion in a fast-paced senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work with residents, families, and staff compassionately.
• Must be organized and able to follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain clean resident spaces.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and emergencies.
• Support activity programs and social engagement for residents.
• Report resident status to nursing staff per policies.
• Assist with move-in transitions and provide emotional support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Personal Care Aide program

Job description

5130 Wescott Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina 29485

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