Resident Assistant (Part-Time)-2

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC seeks a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities.

The role involves documenting incidents, assisting with meals, housekeeping, mobility, and participating in activities. You will work with the nursing team and must be able to work weekends and holidays. CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days is required or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State-approved PCA program completion required.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days preferred or willing.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents to appropriate staff (HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident rooms, common areas and dining room as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist residents to and from dining room and activities.
• Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities; report ill status.
• Communicate resident status, appointments, admissions, and transfers in writing.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and provide emotional support.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings; follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Lifting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program (state approved)

Job description

# Job 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 holidays