Compassionate Resident Care Specialist

Garnett Place Retirement Cmnty; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus</li>

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in the United States is hiring a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents according to care plans. The role supports the Healthcare Coordinator and may involve medication reminders, daily living tasks, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six months of caregiving experience, medication management training, and CPR within 90 days.

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 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

CPR certification within 90 days of

Teamwork in multidisciplinary setting

Professionalism

Caregiving experience (6 months)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in the United States is hiring a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents according to care plans. The role supports the Healthcare Coordinator and may involve medication reminders, daily living tasks, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six months of caregiving experience, medication management training, and CPR within 90 days.