Resident Assistant 3rd shift

Friendship Village Retirement Community; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring team at Friendship Village as a Resident Assistant, where you'll support retired seniors in their daily activities and enhance their quality of life. This role is perfect for those with a compassionate heart and a desire to make a difference. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for continuing education. Start your rewarding journey in the field of nursing today!

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid and voluntary life insurance

Short term disability

Flex spending accounts

PTO Paid Time Off

Birthday Pay

Paid holidays after 30 days

401k retirement

Free Employee Wellness Center/Gym and Pool

Onsite Childcare Center with 40% discount

Continuing Education opportunities

Employee Pantry

Qualifications

• Ability to talk to seniors and assist with daily activities.
• Willingness to undergo medication management training.
• Must be available every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

• Assist seniors with daily living activities and medication management.
• Engage in activities such as games, reading, and exercising.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resident Assistant

A Heart to Help? Come join Friendship Village!

This is a special opportunity, taking care of the basic needs of our retired seniors in our Assisted Living setting, Lakeview Lodge. We are looking for someone that has a heart to help others. Do you have a knack for talking to seniors? Do you enjoy helping them with activities of daily living, medication management, light housekeeping duties, assistance with meals, or just helping them with puzzles, games, reading, or exercising? Our retired seniors need someone possessing a heart to help ready to assist them to do the things that they love.

If that is you, don't delay, apply today! This is a great first step for someone wanting to grow in the field of nursing!

Additional Requirements:

• Every other weekend and holiday availability
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass medication manager course within first 3 months of employment

Benefits - available to employees working 25+ hours a week:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short term disability
• Flex spending accounts
• PTO Paid Time Off
• Birthday Pay
• Paid holidays after 30 days
• 401k retirement

Additional benefits - available to all employees:

• HIVE - FREE Employee Wellness Center/Gym and Pool
• Onsite Childcare Center with 40% discount for employees
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Employee Pantry

Applicants are required to pass pre-employment screenings that could include: Criminal background checks, Abuse registry check, Drug test, Physical, and TB test.

Apply at: https://friendshipvillageiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs/