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

Harmony Senior Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Resident Assistant/PCA to deliver quality care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will work as part of a nursing team, respond to emergencies, and support residents with mobility, dining, and activities.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of PCA program, strong communication, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and CPR/First Aid certification or willing to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of approved Personal Care Aide program.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Report incidents and care concerns to RN/LPN or ED.
• Assist residents with daily living and housekeeping duties.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly.
• Plan and conduct activity programs; assist move-in transitions.
• Follow confidentiality policies; communicate status and appointments.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings.
• Represent the community professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal Care Aide program completion

Job description

4414 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014

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, residents 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