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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining room, as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Remains 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 activities.
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.
• Monitors residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assists new residents with move-in transition and provides emotional support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Contributing member of the nursing team and follows instruction of supervisor.
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must wear designated uniform during working hours, including name badge.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Represents the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends and completes all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 401k for full-time and part-time employees.
• Full benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities.
• Great work-life balance.
• Flexible scheduling.