Resident Assistant or CNA

Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-Time-3 page is loaded## Resident Assistant or CNA | Full-Time-3locations:
Hershey, Pennsylvania time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR
- East Canal Street, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033#

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
* 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
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