Resident Assistants- Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Alaska; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide quality care for residents, assist with daily activities, and support a safe, welcoming community.

Responsibilities include assistance with meals, mobility, and activities; maintaining confidentiality; and collaborating with nursing staff. Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Organized and able to work with all levels of personnel.
• Polite and respectful to residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs and assist transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain resident areas.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and emergencies.
• Assist in move-in transition and planning activities.
• Support residents attending meals and events and communicate status to staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organized

Team player

Polite and considerate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved Personal Care Aide 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 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 assigned

Requirements

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

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part‑time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work‑life balance

• Flexible Scheduling