Resident Assistants- Part Time- 3pm-11pm

Harmony Senior Services; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide to assist Hershey residents with daily living activities, meals, mobility and companionship. You will ensure safety, privacy, and quality of care while collaborating with the nursing team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an approved Personal Care Aide program, and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days). Weekend and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must complete approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to document clearly.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Be a collaborative team member, follow supervisor instructions, and protect resident confidentiality.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Report incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties (making beds, cleaning apartments, common areas, dining room).
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Assist residents to and from dining room and activities; monitor attendance.
• Check on residents, report illness or status to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate verbally and in writing regarding resident status, appointments, admissions, transfers.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and provide emotional support.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings; represent the community professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

CPR/First Aid certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved Personal Care Aide program

Job description

75 East Canal Street, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

Job Description

• 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 A
• ssists 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

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