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