Resident Assistant--FT Days

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. Reports incidents involving residents to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Contributing member of 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
• Able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete 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
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling