Resident Assistant/Caregiver

Harmony Senior Services•Mount Juliet, TN

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 also involves responding to resident calls and emergency alerts, monitoring residents’ well-being and reporting concerns, supporting activities and dining, maintaining confidentiality, and helping new residents transition into the community. The assistant performs housekeeping tasks as directed and carries out other assigned duties. The position requires following relevant policies and supervisor instructions, communicating resident information appropriately, attending required in-services and staff meetings, and representing the community professionally. The schedule must be flexible and include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an approved personal care aide program, as required by state regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Able to contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able 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.
Able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, or issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to the position.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and the dining room.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts, and 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 move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.