Resident Assistant | Part-Time | 2nd shift

Harmony Senior Services•Hershey, PA

3d•Onsite

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. This role involves reporting incidents, maintaining knowledge of policies, assisting with daily living activities, performing housekeeping duties, responding to resident needs, and assisting in planning activity programs. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality, assisting residents with mobility, checking on resident well-being, communicating resident status, and supporting new residents during their transition.

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

Responsibilities

Reports 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
Assists 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
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