Geriatric Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Manning (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &_

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d…

Career growth in a fast-growing …

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant in Manning, IA to provide essential personal care and support to residents per individualized care plans. The role supports the Healthcare Coordinator and may require completion of a medication management course and CPR within 90 days of hire.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, and help residents stay engaged in activities while maintaining HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Teamwork

Communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant in Manning, IA to provide essential personal care and support to residents per individualized care plans. The role supports the Healthcare Coordinator and may require completion of a medication management course and CPR within 90 days of hire.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, and help residents stay engaged in activities while maintaining HIPAA and safety standards.