Resident Assistant

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is hiring a Resident Assistant/PCA in Fayetteville, NC. The role provides care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents and supports housekeeping, meal times, and activity participation.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, assisting with move-in transitions, and working with the nursing team. Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have completed an approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs; walk/stand for extended periods.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Uniform required during working hours, including name badge.
• Must attend in-services and staff meetings; flexible for weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and daily routines.
• Handle housekeeping tasks such as bed making and cleaning resident areas.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergencies.
• Provide emotional support to new residents during move-in.
• Help residents get to dining, activities, and appointments; monitor attendance.
• Communicate resident status and concerns to the nursing team and supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Resident AssistantApply: Fayetteville, North Carolina: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-0047597051 Rockfish Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306# Job DescriptionThe 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 assignedRequirements:* 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