Resident Assistant - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d​​

Career growth in a fast-growing公司

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa seeks a compassionate Resident Assistant to support residents with daily personal care under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. CPR training is required within 90 days of hire and adherence to individualized care plans is essential.

The role includes vital sign monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living, documentation, and promoting resident engagement while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a busy senior living 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 work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Professionalism and ability to handle emotionally charged situations.

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.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Teamwork

HIPAA confidentiality

Dependability

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa seeks a compassionate Resident Assistant to support residents with daily personal care under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. CPR training is required within 90 days of hire and adherence to individualized care plans is essential.

The role includes vital sign monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living, documentation, and promoting resident engagement while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a busy senior living environment.