The Role
Provides personal care and assistance with daily living to assisted-living residents. Duties include resident transfers, housekeeping, emergency response, wellness checks, activity support, meal and appointment assistance, move-in support, and reporting resident concerns to nursing staff. Requires communication, physical stamina, CPR/First Aid certification, and flexible availability for weekends and holidays.
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1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414Job DescriptionThe 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 holidaysWhy Harmony?
401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
Training, Development & Career Laddering
Great work-life balance
Flexible Scheduling
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of an approved personal care aide program, as applicable under state regulations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with all levels of personnel and follow supervisor instructions
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds
- Ability to safely lift and transfer residents using proper body mechanics
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Completion of required in-services and staff meetings
- Wearing the designated uniform and name badge during working hours
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The Company
What We Do
Harmony Senior Services is a management company that operates senior living communities, providing a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.






