Resident Assistants | Part Time | 11p-7a

6701 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, Virginia 23831

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

• Provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Report incidents involving residents (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 residents who are ill 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: provide emotional support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Contributing member of the nursing team and follow 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 be in designated uniform during working hours, to include 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
• Attend and complete all required in‑services and staff meetings
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Benefits

• 401k
• Fulltime & Part‑time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work‑life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Pay

Pay range $15.50 - $18.50 hourly / Negotiable with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.