CNA/Resident Assistant- Part Time

Job Title

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

Responsibilities:

• Report incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)
• Maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
• Assist 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
• Remain calm and competent during emergencies
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Assist residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
• Check on residents, ensure attendance at meals and activities
• Check on residents who are ill and report status or concerns to appropriate individuals
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Assist new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
• Effective communication verbally and in-writing
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
• CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• 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