Resident Assistants

Job Title

Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA)

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. Performs 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
• Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Telehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options