Resident Assistant – Caregiver

Harmony Senior Services

Resident Assistant providing daily living care, housekeeping, and emergency support to senior living community residents at Harmony. Assisting activities, meals, transfers, and resident move-in transitions.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing quality care and assistance with daily living activities, while effectively communicating with residents and team members. Maintains compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a supportive and organized environment for residents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High School Diploma or GEDPersonal Care Aide CertificationCPR/First Aid CertificationEffective Verbal and Written CommunicationResident Care and Support

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Hard Skills

Assistance with Activities of Daily LivingHousekeeping DutiesEmergency ResponseResident Activity Program PlanningLifting and Transferring Residents

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPoliteness and ConsiderationTeam CollaborationEmotional Support

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Resident CareConfidentiality PoliciesHealth and Safety RegulationsCommunity SupportFlexible Schedule

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to community residents
Reports resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals, such as HCD, RN/LPN, or ED
Maintains working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position
Performs housekeeping duties, including making resident beds and cleaning apartments, common areas, and dining rooms
Responds promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts
Remains calm and competent during emergencies
Assists in planning and conducting resident activity programs
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Assists residents to and from dining rooms and activities
Checks residents and ensures attendance at meals and activities
Checks on ill residents and reports status or concerns
Communicates verbally and in writing regarding resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers
Assists new residents with move-in transition and provides emotional support
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k
Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
Training, Development & Career Laddering
Great work-life balance
Flexible Scheduling