Resident Assistants | Part Time

Hanover IL Operations LLC; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; 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 in Mechanicsville, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality daily living support to residents across shifts 7a-7p, 7p-7a and 10a-10p.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting incidents, helping with meals and mobility, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring safety and confidentiality. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Reports incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assist residents to and from dining room and activities.
• Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
• Report status or concerns to appropriate individuals when residents are ill.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status and appointments.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and emotional support.
• Attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Customer service

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Personal Care Aide program completion

Job description

8203 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116

# Job Description

The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.

PT Shifts Available: 7a -7p, 7p-7a, 10a-10p

• 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: $18/hr - $18.50/hr

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling