Resident Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 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​e

Career growth in a fast-growing compan

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. You will operate under the Healthcare Coordinator, with Nurse’s Aide certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily personal care, following ISPs, maintaining safety and infection control, and documenting progress. Training, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of required medication management course.
• 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 and toileting.
• Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate status changes to supervisors.
• Utilize standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Maintain safe and clean resident environments; document progress timely.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to community policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

CPR certification

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents according to individualized care plans. You will operate under the Healthcare Coordinator, with Nurse’s Aide certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily personal care, following ISPs, maintaining safety and infection control, and documenting progress. Training, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork are essential.