Resident Assistant- Part Time - 1st Shift

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Hershey, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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, LLC is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide quality care and assist with activities of daily living for residents in Hershey, PA. The role includes incident reporting, policy adherence, meal and activity support, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a state-approved Personal Care Aide program, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must complete an approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents with proper body mechanics.
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, including name badge.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must 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

• Reports incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, ED).
• Maintain working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assists residents to dining room and to 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal Care Aide program

Job description

75 East Canal Street, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

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

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States. Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team. Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!

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.