Resident Assistant

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is hiring a Resident Assistant to provide essential personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. You will support residents with daily activities, monitor health indicators, and report changes to the supervising nurse.

A training- and team-oriented environment awaits with emphasis on safety and HIPAA compliance. The role requires a minimum six months caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and ability to work collaboratively in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.
• At least six months caregiving experience, preferably with the elderly.
• Completion of medication management training is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire is expected.
• Professionalism and ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and related services as per individualized care plans.
• Record vital signs and report deviations to supervising nurse.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility needs.
• Follow ISPs, communicate status changes, and document progress.
• Maintain safe, clean environments and adhere to infection control policies.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities and adhere to HIPAA.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Medication management

CPR certification

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resident Assistant.

We are seeking a Resident Assistant. The Resident Assistant provides personal care and related services to residents according to individualized service and care plans. Works under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

Key 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

The Perks That Matter:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and flexible hours
• Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
• Career growth in a fast-growing company

About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.