Resident Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Harmony (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living at Morgantown, WV. You will support daily living tasks, respond to calls, and help with activity programs while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork with staff.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of a PCA program per state rules, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed an approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident areas as directed.
• Respond promptly to calls and emergencies.
• Communicate resident status and upcoming information to staff.
• Assist new residents with move-in transitions and provide emotional support.
• Support activity programs and follow confidentiality policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

50 Harmony Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505

Job Description

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

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling