Resident Assistants

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Resident Assistant in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves providing quality care and assistance to residents with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and responding to resident needs.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, have completed a personal care aide program, and be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to be certified. A flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Politeness and consideration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

## Resident AssistantsApplylocations: Nashville, Tennesseetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0030048234 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221# Job DescriptionThe Resident Assistant 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