Flexible-Hours Senior Care Assistant

Water's Edge; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Minnesota seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; gait, mobility, and daily living assistance are common tasks.

You will monitor residents, document progress, follow ISPs, maintain HIPAA, and participate in trainings. A compassionate, team-oriented approach and ability to handle emotionally charged situations are essential.

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 Individual Service Plan (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

Vital signs

Personal care

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication with residents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Minnesota seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; gait, mobility, and daily living assistance are common tasks.

You will monitor residents, document progress, follow ISPs, maintain HIPAA, and participate in trainings. A compassionate, team-oriented approach and ability to handle emotionally charged situations are essential.