Resident Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; 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 is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide daily living support for residents at a Morgantown community. You will assist with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, meals, and activities while reporting incidents to the care team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCA program, and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days). A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of approved Personal Care Aide program as applicable.
• Effective verbal and written communication required.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate staff.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident areas as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting resident activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Support move-in transition and provide emotional support.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility

Organization

Empathy

Policy adherence

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Mobility

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal Care Aide program completion

Job description

50 Harmony Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505

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

Why Harmony?

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