Resident Assistant

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality care and daily living support. You will assist with meals, housekeeping, activities, and emergency responses while maintaining confidentiality and following policies.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, completed a state-approved PCA program, and is able to lift up to 50 lbs. CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, with name badge.
• Must attend in-services and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Check on residents and report status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicate resident status and upcoming information to staff and families.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and emotional support.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal Care Aide program

Job description

## Resident AssistantApplylocations: Murfreesboro, Tennesseetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-003849211 Fortress Boulevard, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128# 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 positionAssists residents with activities of daily livingPerform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisorRespond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alertsMust be able to remain calm and competent during emergenciesAssists in planning and conducting activity programs for residentsFollows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident informationAssists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activitiesChecks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activitiesChecks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individualsCommunicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfersAssists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional supportOther duties as assignedRequirements:Must have a High School Diploma or GEDMust have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicableMust be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writingMust be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnelMust be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisorMust be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all timesMust be able to walk and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbsMust be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanicsMust be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badgeMust be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hireMust be able to represent the community in a positive and professional mannerMust attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetingsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays