Compassionate Senior Care Assistant — Flexible Hours

Jaybird Senior Living; Red Oak (IA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Duties include recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and following individualized care plans.

The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, teamwork with nursing staff, and participation in trainings. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is expected.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Caregiving experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Emergency handling

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Medication management course

Nurse's Aide certification (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Duties include recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and following individualized care plans.

The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, teamwork with nursing staff, and participation in trainings. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is expected.