Resident Assistant- Weekend Only- Day Shift

Harmony Senior Services; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities at the Moon Township community. The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work with a nursing team to maintain high care standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, reporting incidents, and participating in activity programs while keeping residents safe and comfortable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Organized and able to work with all levels of staff.
• Contribute to nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Polite and considerate to residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods; lift 50 lbs; push/carry 25 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• Represent the community professionally.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and concerns to appropriate staff.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties as directed.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist residents to and from dining and activities.
• Monitor resident health and report changes to the team.
• Provide emotional support during move-in transitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Lifting heavy objects

CPR/First Aid

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved PCA program

Job description

3301 Market Place Blvd, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108

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