Resident Assistants | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Chester, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide daily living assistance and quality care for residents. You will help with activities of daily living, respond to calls, and support move-in transitions consistent with policies and confidentiality.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, ability to lift 50 lbs, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting residents with daily living activities.
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Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and maintain resident safety.
• Support move-in transitions and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

ADL support

Communication

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

# 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 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.