CNA/Resident Assistant- PRN

Harmony Senior Services

  • Hershey, Pennsylvania
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED). Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHershey, Pennsylvania

    Description

    75 East Canal Street, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

    Job Description

    • 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

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