Resident Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; 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 seeks a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include helping residents with meals and mobility, conducting activities, reporting incidents, and maintaining confidentiality. CPR/First Aid certification is required or willingness to obtain within 60 days. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies.
• Plan and conduct activity programs.
• Report incidents and communicate resident status to staff.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organized

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal care aide program per state regulations

Job description

2300 Clemson Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29229

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