Resident Assistants | Part Time | 7am-3pm

Harmony Senior Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide to provide daily living support to residents at our Savannah community. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, housekeeping, responding to calls, and participating in activity programs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, and strong verbal/written communication skills. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, is

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed approved Personal Care Aide program per state regulations.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
• Must be physically able to walk/stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties in resident areas as directed.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly.
• Assist in planning activity programs for residents.
• Help residents move to dining areas and activities.
• Communicate resident status and upcoming information in writing.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA training program per state regs

Job description

9136 Old Montgomery Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406

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

Why Harmony?

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