Compassionate Caregiver & Resident Support - Flexible Hours

Jaybird-Senior-Living; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d​​

Career growth in a fast-growing公司

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. The role reports to the Healthcare Coordinator; CPR certification within 90 days is preferred but not required.

Key duties include recording vital signs, assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, documenting progress, promoting safety, and following care plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Six months caregiving experience

Medication management course

Teamwork and professionalism

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. The role reports to the Healthcare Coordinator; CPR certification within 90 days is preferred but not required.

Key duties include recording vital signs, assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, documenting progress, promoting safety, and following care plans.