Resident Assistant - Full Time

About the role

Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community at 4414 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents.
• Report incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• 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.
• Remain calm and competent during emergencies.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assist residents to and from the dining room and to and from activities.
• Check on residents, ensure attendance at meals and activities.
• Check on ill residents and report status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assist new residents with move‑in transition and provide emotional support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully completed an 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 follow supervisor instructions.
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co‑workers at all times.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and push or carry 25 lb.
• Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Wear designated uniform during working hours, including name badge.
• 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.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 401k plan.
• Full‑time and part‑time benefits packages.
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities.
• Great work‑life balance.
• Flexible scheduling.