Resident Assistants- Full Time

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Moon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to support residents with daily living activities in a warm senior community. You will assist with mobility, dining, and activities, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering compassionate care.

The role requires current completion of a state-approved personal care aide program, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend and holiday flexibility is expected in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Effective communication verbally and in-writing.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Walk and stand for extended periods.
• Lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Wear designated uniform with name badge.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident rooms, common areas, and dining areas as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist residents to and from dining room and activities.
• Check on residents and monitor attendance at meals and activities.
• Report resident status and any concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and provide emotional support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organized

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved personal care aide program

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 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