Resident Care Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Harmony Senior Services; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is hiring a Personal Care Aide in State College, PA to assist residents with daily living activities and maintain a safe, clean living environment. You will respond to calls, support activity programs, and help with mobility and transfers under supervision.

The role requires completing a PCA program per state regulations, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexibility for weekends/holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Empathy

Lifting 50 lbs

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA program per state regulations

Job description

Harmony Senior Services is hiring a Personal Care Aide in State College, PA to assist residents with daily living activities and maintain a safe, clean living environment. You will respond to calls, support activity programs, and help with mobility and transfers under supervision.

The role requires completing a PCA program per state regulations, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexibility for weekends/holidays is expected.