About this role
9136 Old Montgomery Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406
Job Description 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 include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, 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 Requirements:
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED • Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable • 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
Why Harmony?
• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling