Resident Assistant: Compassionate Elder Care

Hireology; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and services to residents per individualized plans. CPR and medication management training are preferred.

The role works under the Healthcare Coordinator, promoting safety and compassionate care. Responsibilities include vital signs, bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, and adherence to ISPs, with emphasis on HIPAA and teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.

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.
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations with professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs and 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 promptly.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and services to residents per individualized plans. CPR and medication management training are preferred.

The role works under the Healthcare Coordinator, promoting safety and compassionate care. Responsibilities include vital signs, bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, and adherence to ISPs, with emphasis on HIPAA and teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.