PCA | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; 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 Yorktown, Virginia, seeks a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities, including mobility and meal support.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, PCA program completion, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and strong communication, reliability, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed an approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping in resident areas as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Plan and contribute to activity programs for residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies for resident information.
• Assist residents to and from dining and activities.
• Monitor residents’ health status and report changes.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Empathy for residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program completion

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

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