Resident Assistant - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Marshalltown (IA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care to residents per individualized care plans under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for career growth. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with match, and flexible hours.

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.
• Professionalism and ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
• 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, and nutrition.
• Support with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and medication reminders.
• Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate status changes to supervisors.
• Maintain infection control and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

CPR certification

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care to residents per individualized care plans under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for career growth. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with match, and flexible hours.