Resident Assistant-2

Harmony Senior Services; Martinsburg (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality care for residents, assist with daily living activities, and support safety and well-being within the community.

You will perform light housekeeping, respond to calls, assist in programming, and help new residents settle in while adhering to confidentiality and policies. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective verbal and written communication is essential.
• Must be organized and able to work with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident areas as directed.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly and calmly.
• Assist residents to and from dining and activities.
• Support move-in transitions and provide emotional support to new residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

13857 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25403

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 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

Why Harmony?

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