Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA)

The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.

Responsibilities:

• Report incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals
• Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Remain calm and competent during emergencies
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information
• Assist residents to and from dining room and activities
• Check on residents, ensure attendance at meals and activities
• Check on ill residents and report status or concerns
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status and community information
• Assist new residents with move-in transition
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successfully completed approved personal care aide program
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills and ability to work with all levels of personnel
• Contributing member of nursing team
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs
• Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Designated uniform during working hours
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling