Resident Assistant | PRN

Harmony Senior Services•Douglasville, GA

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. The role includes responding to resident calls and emergency alerts, helping residents attend meals and activities, checking on residents who are ill, and reporting concerns or changes in resident status to appropriate personnel. The Resident Assistant also performs housekeeping duties, supports resident activity programs, assists with new residents’ move-in transitions, and communicates relevant community and resident information verbally and in writing. The position requires following applicable policies, maintaining resident confidentiality, attending required in-services and staff meetings, and working a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successfully completed an approved personal care aide program, as required by applicable state regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Able to contribute as a member of 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 certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Able to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assistance 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 pertaining to the position.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed by a supervisor.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts, remaining calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
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.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.