Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-Time

Location: 2025 White Oaks Boulevard, Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330

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 — including care concerns or issues — to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED). Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.

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
• 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 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
• Performs 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 nursing team who 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 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Ability 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
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Benefits

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