Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-TIme

Harmony Senior Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 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 in Columbia, SC is seeking a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will respond to calls, support activities, and work with the nursing team under supervision.

Responsibilities include reporting incidents, assisting with meals and mobility, ensuring safety, and maintaining confidentiality; candidates must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Must be polite to residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must safely lift and transfer residents with proper body mechanics.
• Must wear designated uniform during working hours with name badge.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days.
• Must represent the community professionally and attend required in-services.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Reports incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Performs housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to resident calls and emergencies.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
• Transfers residents to and from dining and activities.
• Monitors resident attendance at meals and activities.
• Reports resident status and appointments to relevant staff.
• Provides emotional support to new residents during move-in.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings; adheres to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling