Resident Assistant - PRN

Harmony Senior Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Referral bonuses + incentives

Career development & laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Telehealth + FSAs

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Nashville is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant/PCA to support residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and safety. You will work closely with nursing staff to maintain a caring, clean, and engaging environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCA program, ability to lift, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and flexibility to cover weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, push or carry 25 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willing to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping in resident rooms, dining areas, and common spaces as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergencies.
• Assist residents to and from dining rooms and activities; monitor meals and attendance.
• Communicate resident status and changes to nursing staff and management.
• Support move-in transitions and provide emotional support to new residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies and maintain professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program completion

Job description

8234 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221

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
• Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Telehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options