Resident Assistant | Part-Time | Harmony at Hockessin

Harmony Senior Services; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & development

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Delaware is hiring a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will report incidents, follow policies, support mobility, and participate in activity programs, while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and ability to work with a nursing team. Weekend and holiday availability is expected; training and CPR/First Aid certification preferred or within 60

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Organized and collaborative with nursing staff and supervisor.
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Reports incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident areas as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Plan and conduct activity programs for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist residents to dining areas and to activities.
• Monitor resident health and report concerns to appropriate staff.
• Communicate status and upcoming information to the team.
• Provide emotional support to new residents during move-in.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Effective communication

Organized

Team collaboration

Caring & patient demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Personal Care Assistant training

Job description

621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, Delaware 19707

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