Resident Assistants

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Training and Development

Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A leading senior care service in Virginia seeks a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide quality care and assistance to residents. Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, reporting resident concerns, and participating in activity planning. Applicants should have a high school diploma, complete a personal care aide program, and possess effective communication skills. This position offers a flexible schedule and various benefits for full-time and part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed an approved personal care aide program.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days.
• Must be organized and able to work with all levels of staff.
• Must be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must safely lift and transfer residents with proper body mechanics.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or within 60 days of hire.
• Must represent the community positively and professionally.
• Must attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Report incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals.
• Assist residents during transition and provide emotional support.
• Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist residents to dining and attend meals and activities.
• Monitor resident status and report any concerns.
• Support new residents during move-in with emotional assistance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Politness and consideration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completed personal care aide program

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Resident Assistants page is loaded## Resident Assistantslocations: Yorktown, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0023923540 Victory Boulevard, Yorktown, Virginia 23693# 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* 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages* Training, Development & Career Laddering* Great work-life balance* Flexible Scheduling