Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Full-time & Part-time benefits

Training & Career development

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Columbia, SC is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide compassionate daily living support for residents and contribute to a safe, respectful community.

You will assist with activities of daily living, coordinate with nursing staff, perform light housekeeping, respond to emergencies, and support social activities while upholding safety and confidentiality. Training and benefits are provided by Harmony.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties and clean resident areas as directed by supervisor.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Remain calm and competent during emergencies.
• Plan and conduct activity programs for residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assist residents to dining room and activities.
• Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
• Report illness status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicate resident status and upcoming information in writing.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and emotional support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved Personal Care Aide Program

Job description

2232 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