3rd Shift Resident Assistant - Compassionate Care & Growth

Jaybird-Senior-Livin; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportunt

Health, dental, vision, disability, &‑

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The role reports to the Healthcare Coordinator and includes completing required medication management and CPR within 90 days of hire. The position offers duties such as assisting with bathing, grooming, transfers, and mobility, while maintaining safety and infection

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• Completion of required medication management course.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Professionalism and ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs; report deviations to supervising nurse per ISP.
• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, nutrition, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and medication reminders.
• Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate resident status changes to supervisors.
• Utilize standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Maintain safe and clean resident environments; document resident progress in a timely manner.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to all community policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

CPR certification

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The role reports to the Healthcare Coordinator and includes completing required medication management and CPR within 90 days of hire. The position offers duties such as assisting with bathing, grooming, transfers, and mobility, while maintaining safety and infection