Resident Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

On-demand pay

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents per individual care plans. The role involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and coordinating with a healthcare team.

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is listed as a qualification. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a fast-growing company.

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, 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

Vital signs documentation

Team collaboration

CPR certification within 90 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents per individual care plans. The role involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and coordinating with a healthcare team.

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is listed as a qualification. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a fast-growing company.