PCA | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plans

Training & development

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Yorktown, VA is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality daily living support to residents. You will assist with activities of daily living, respond to calls, report concerns, and help maintain a safe, respectful community.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, ability to lift 50 lbs, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days), and flexible scheduling including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved personal care aide program as applicable by 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 concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist residents to dining and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program completion

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

3540 Victory Boulevard, Yorktown, Virginia 23693

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: $17.32/hr - $17.84/hr

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages


• Training, Development & Career Laddering


• Great work-life balance


• Flexible Scheduling