What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA| Full Time position at Harmony Senior Services?
Why Harmony?
401k Fulltime Part-time Benefits Packages
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance / legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
Training, Development Career Laddering
Great work-life balance
Flexible Scheduling
Telehealth Flex Spending Health Savings Account Options
Job Description
STATEMENT OF JOB :
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The PCA encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities. Conducts activities and provides for a meaningful experience for all residents. Responsible for ensuring a pleasurable dining experience and marketing the community in a positive and professional manner.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex : HCC, RN / LPN, or ED)
Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
Assists 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
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 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
Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
Assists new residents with move-in transition : provide emotional support
Other duties as assigned
Requirement
Requirements :
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable (see below)
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
Must be CPR / First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Location Specific Requirements :
North Carolina :
Must have successfully completed an 80-hour personal care training and competency training program.
Pennsylvania :
Direct care staff shall have the following qualifications per Company policy and PA 55 § 2600.54
Must have a high school diploma, GED diploma, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
Must be 18 years of age or older. Exception : an individual who is 16 or 17 years of age may be a staff person, but may not perform the tasks related to medication administration. A staff person of 16 or 17 years of age may not perform tasks related to incontinence care, bathing, and dressing of residents without supervision.
Be free from a medical condition, including drug or alcohol addiction that would limit the staff person from providing necessary personal care services with reasonable skill and safety.
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