Resident Assistants | Full Time
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, monitoring residents, supporting activities and dining, completing housekeeping duties, communicating resident information to appropriate individuals, and assisting new residents with their move-in transition. The Resident Assistant must follow position policies and confidentiality requirements, remain calm and competent during emergencies, and complete assigned duties and required training.
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 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 in a positive and professional manner.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care and assistance with residents' activities of daily living.
- Report resident incidents, care concerns, and 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 as directed, including making resident beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining rooms.
- 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 release of resident information.
- Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
- Check on residents and ensure their 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 the move-in transition, including providing emotional support.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Benefits
- 401(k).
- Full-time benefits package.
- Part-time benefits package.
- Training, development, and career laddering.
- Work-life balance.
- Flexible scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
