Resident Assistant - Part Time - 11pm-7am

Harmony Senior Services; Newark (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-Time Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Newark, DE is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality daily living assistance to residents. You will support activities of daily living, assist with meals, mobility, housekeeping, and respond to calls and emergencies, all while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and have completed an approved PCA program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident rooms and common areas.
• Respond promptly to calls and emergency alerts.
• Assist residents to and from dining, activities, and transfers with proper body mechanics.
• Plan and participate in activities; monitor and report resident status to the team.
• Support move-in transitions with emotional support.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal care aide program completion

Job description

2530 Old County Road, Newark, Delaware 19702Job DescriptionThe 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 holidaysWhy Harmony?401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits PackagesTraining, Development & Career LadderingGreat work-life balanceFlexible Scheduling