Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-TIme

Harmony Senior Services•Columbia, SC

18h

About The Position

The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The role includes responding to resident calls and emergency alerts, supporting residents with meals and activities, performing housekeeping duties, and reporting resident status, care concerns, and other relevant information to appropriate staff. The assistant also helps new residents with their move-in transition and provides emotional support. The position requires following confidentiality policies, community procedures, and supervisor instructions, as well as attending required in-services and staff meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an approved personal care aide program, as applicable under state regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate conduct toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living.
Report incidents, care concerns, or issues involving residents to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making resident beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining rooms as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts; remain calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during their move-in transition, including providing emotional support.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.