Compassionate Resident Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Bondurant, IA, seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services per individualized plans. You’ll work under the Healthcare Coordinator with preferred Nurse’s Aide certification.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL support, ISPs, infection control, and documenting progress. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months caregiving experience, a medication management course, CPR within 90 days, plus a professional,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, transfers, and reminders.
• Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate status changes to supervisors.
• Utilize standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean environments; document progress timely.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to community policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

HIPAA privacy

Empathy and compassion

Team collaboration

Infection control

Communication

Medication reminders

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Bondurant, IA, seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services per individualized plans. You’ll work under the Healthcare Coordinator with preferred Nurse’s Aide certification.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL support, ISPs, infection control, and documenting progress. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months caregiving experience, a medication management course, CPR within 90 days, plus a professional,