Compassionate Resident Care Assistant

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

EAP

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The role emphasizes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and adherence to individualized care plans, with emphasis on privacy and safety in a senior living environment.

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.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Nurse’s Aide certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs; report deviations to supervising nurse.
• 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.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Nurse's Aide certification (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Nurse's Aide certification (preferred)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The role emphasizes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and adherence to individualized care plans, with emphasis on privacy and safety in a senior living environment.