Resident Care Assistant (PCA) – Flexible Growth

Harmony Senior Services; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 in State College, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will report incidents, follow policies, assist with mobility, and maintain confidentiality.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to work with a diverse team.

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)
• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc.
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• 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

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved Personal Care Aide program

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in State College, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide quality care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will report incidents, follow policies, assist with mobility, and maintain confidentiality.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an approved PCA program, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to work with a diverse team.