Resident Assistants | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Chester, VA seeks a Resident Assistant/PCA to provide daily living support and compassionate care for residents. You will assist with activities of daily living, meals, and mobility while adhering to policies and safety procedures.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods; lift 50 lbs and push/carry 25 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Provide quality care and assistance while maintaining confidentiality.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate personnel (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, ED).
• Perform housekeeping in resident rooms, common areas, and dining rooms as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting resident activities.
• Communicate resident status and scheduling information in writing.
• Support new residents during move-in transitions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved Personal Care Aide program

Job description

6701 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, Virginia 23831

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 range $15.50 - $18.50 hourly / Negotiable with experience.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling