Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-Time | 7a-3p

Harmony Senior Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Roanoke, VA seeks a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality daily living assistance to residents. You will report incidents, assist with activities, and support mobility and meals while upholding policies and resident confidentiality.

The role requires HS diploma or GED and completion of a PCA program, strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable.
• Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods; lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and mobility.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Support move-in transition with emotional support and guidance.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Mobility/Lifting

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

PCA certification/training

Job description

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