Compassionate Resident Care Assistant | Flexible Hours

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Red Oak (IA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; 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…

Job summary

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

You will perform duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with bathing and daily activities, following Individual Service Plans, maintaining safety, and supporting residents to stay engaged while upholding HIPAA and community policies.

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 Individual Service Plan (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.
• HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to all community policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

HIPAA compliance

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Job description

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

You will perform duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with bathing and daily activities, following Individual Service Plans, maintaining safety, and supporting residents to stay engaged while upholding HIPAA and community policies.