Resident Assistant/PCA
Harmony Senior Services
Resident Assistant/PCA
Harmony Senior Services
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Ashley, West Virginia
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Resident Assistant provides direct care and assistance with activities of daily living to ensure residents maintain independence and participate in community life. Responsibilities include monitoring resident health, performing housekeeping duties, and responding promptly to emergency alerts.
Qualifications
The Resident Assistant/Direct Care Giver role involves providing daily living assistance to community residents, promoting their independence, and engaging them in activities. Key requirements include strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and physical stamina for tasks like walking, standing, lifting, and resident transfers. CPR/First Aid certification is also necessary.
Job Description
Job Description
The RA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The Resident Assistant encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities. Conducts activities and provides for a meaningful experience for all residents.Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
Assists residents with activities of daily living
Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCC, RN/LPN, or ED) and completes appropriate documentation
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
Must be able to 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 documents appropriately when necessary
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
Reports all resident changes and interventions and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record. Notifies family as directed.
Requirements:
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 and a smile
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
Completes all other duties as assigned
Why Harmony?
401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
Training, Development & Career Laddering
Great work-life balance
Flexible Scheduling
Harmony Senior Services
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