Resident Assistant/CNA: Part Time 2pm-10pm
Harmony Senior Services · State College, PA · 1 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The CNA encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities, conducts activities, and provides a meaningful experience for all residents while maintaining a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents.
- Encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities.
- Conducts activities and provides meaningful experiences for all residents.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living.
- Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCC, RN/LPN, or ED) and completes appropriate documentation.
- Performs housekeeping duties such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc., 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 to and from activities.
- Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.
- Checks on residents who are ill, reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals, and documents appropriately when necessary.
- Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
- Assists new residents with move‑in transition, providing emotional support.
- Reports all resident changes and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record; notifies family as directed.
- Completes all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current CNA license from the state in which the community is located and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
- Contributing member of the nursing team; follows supervisor instructions.
- Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co‑workers at all times.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50 lb and push or carry 25 lb.
- Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
- Wears designated uniform during working hours, including name badge and a smile.
- 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
- 401(k) plan
- Full‑time and part‑time benefits packages
- Training, development, and career laddering opportunities
- Great work‑life balance
- Flexible scheduling
Schedule
Flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.