Compassionate Senior Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized service and care plans.

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. Wage is $17-19/hr, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves collaborating with a healthcare team to support residents daily, including vital signs, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• Completion of required medication management course.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• 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, 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

Six months caregiving experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized service and care plans.

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. Wage is $17-19/hr, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves collaborating with a healthcare team to support residents daily, including vital signs, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and safety.