Compassionate Senior Care Assistant - Flexible Hours

Jaybird Senior Living; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d;d

Career growth

Job summary

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

The position offers an hourly wage of $18 and opportunities for bonuses and benefits. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following ISP instructions, and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• 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

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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

The position offers an hourly wage of $18 and opportunities for bonuses and benefits. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following ISP instructions, and maintaining HIPAA compliance.