Personal Care Aide/CNA

Harmony Senior Services; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; 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 is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide in Mechanicsburg, PA to provide quality care, assist with daily living activities, and support resident needs in a warm community.

You will assist with meals, activities, and mobility, document resident status, respond to alerts, and maintain confidentiality. Must have HS diploma, PCA training, CPR/First Aid, and ability to lift and assist residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed approved PCA program per state regulations.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become within 60 days.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and assist residents.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Organized and able to work with all staff levels.
• Uniform to be worn during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
• Respond promptly to calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and emotional support.
• Report resident status to appropriate individuals.
• Walk residents to dining and activities.
• Communicate status and upcoming information in writing.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Represent the community professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling