PRN Resident Aide

United Zion Retirement Community; Lexington (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

United Zion Retirement Community is seeking a PRN Personal Care Resident Aide to support residents with housekeeping, activities, and daily bathing needs. We value outgoing, team-oriented individuals who are passionate about caring for seniors and delivering excellent service.

Candidates must meet PA requirements, including high school diploma or nurse aide certification, background checks, and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, or active nurse aide certification in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role; supervisory experience preferred.
• Completion of Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test before employment.
• Meet Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) requirements and background checks as required by PA law.
• Physically able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Support housekeeping and resident activities as part of daily care.
• Assist with bathing and daily personal care for residents.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment with residents and staff.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in residents' living spaces.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Nurse aide certification (PA)

Job description

PRN Personal Care Resident Aideprovides staff by supporting housekeeping, activity, bathing needs of residents daily.We are looking for an outgoing, team orientated individual who is passionate and dedicated about caring for residents and providing excellent service.Why United Zion?United Zion has been serving the community for over 117 years. We provide quality care to seniors in a loving and caring community. We are a small community with big perks. This is a place where teamwork is valued and you will get to know residents and team members by name.Position Qualifications:Must be of 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/equivalency or active certification as a nurse aide in Pennsylvania;Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role or specialized training required; one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.Completion of, or ability to successfully complete Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test prior to acceptance of employment (can be completed online by accessing the PA DPW web site: http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/pch_comptest/).Meet all requirements of the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA). Required criminal history background checks must be done on the PA State Police Request for Criminal Record Check form (SP4-164) or via the e-patch system, drug and alcohol free;Physically able to perform the physical position requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.