Compassionate Resident Assistant — Flexible Hours

Jaybird Senior Living; Panora (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Panora, IA seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents per individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, recording vitals, and ensuring safety and confidentiality. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; training and progress opportunities are available within a caring team environment. We offer competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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

Teamwork

Professionalism

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Panora, IA seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents per individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, recording vitals, and ensuring safety and confidentiality. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; training and progress opportunities are available within a caring team environment. We offer competitive compensation and growth opportunities.