Night Caregiver & Resident Assistant — 3rd Shift

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Maquoketa, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

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

The role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health cues, and maintaining a safe environment while complying with privacy rules. Competitive benefits and opportunity for growth are offered.

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.
• Professionalism and ability to handle emotionally charged situations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs; report deviations 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

Vital signs monitoring

Personal care

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Medication management course

Job description

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

The role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health cues, and maintaining a safe environment while complying with privacy rules. Competitive benefits and opportunity for growth are offered.