Compassionate Resident Care Assistant

Better Living; Walcott (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Better Living in Iowa is seeking compassionate caregivers to support residents with daily living activities in a home-like setting. You will collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comfort and safety, assisting with bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility.

The role involves providing nursing-related care per each resident’s plan, monitoring wellbeing, and promoting participation in social activities. Competitive hourly pay and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State certification required depending on work location.
• Wisconsin - CBRF (all 4 courses).
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable with strong communication skills.
• Understand, respect, and maintain resident confidentiality.
• Ability to lift, move, and assist residents safely and comfortably.
• Must pass required criminal background check to serve vulnerable adults.
• TB and other state-required health care conditions screening.
• Read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s) and personal care needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, positioning, transferring and mobility
• Provide nursing services in accordance to each resident’s plan of care including assistance with medications, skin care, range of motion, maintenance therapy, respiratory assistance, prosthetic/orthotics support, observation and monitoring, wound care, and other treatments
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional well-being and report any changes to nursing staff
• Assist with mealtime setup, service and clean up while ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration
• Encourage and assist with participation in recreational and social activities
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and follow facility protocols
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment
• Respond promptly to resident calls and needs in a courteous and respectful manner
• Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Patient

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wisconsin - CBRF (all 4 courses)

State certification (varies by location)

Job description

Better Living in Iowa is seeking compassionate caregivers to support residents with daily living activities in a home-like setting. You will collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comfort and safety, assisting with bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility.

The role involves providing nursing-related care per each resident’s plan, monitoring wellbeing, and promoting participation in social activities. Competitive hourly pay and strong benefits are offered.