Resident Assistants| Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities in a supportive community.

You will monitor resident conditions, report concerns, assist with meals, participate in activities, and follow safety and confidentiality policies. Must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved PCA program, and obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must complete approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication required.
• Organized and able to work with all levels of staff.
• Polite and respectful toward residents, visitors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly.
• Support activity programming and social engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers.
• Communicate resident status and needs to the team in writing and verbally.
• Support move‑in transitions and emotional well‑being.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program completion

CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days

Job description

301 Clearfield Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

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

Pay Ranges: $20/hr - $20.60/hr

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling