Resident Care Assistant

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring

Phone carrier discount

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Trinity Health in Clinton, IA is seeking a full-time nursing assistant to contribute to daily resident care on a 12-hour day shift (7am–7pm).

You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, hygiene, and environment safety while following care plans and facility policies. Strong communication and empathy are essential.

We offer PTO, tuition assistance, mentoring, and benefits packages designed to support you and residents in a team-focused, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Geriatric care experience preferred.
• Superior customer service and professionalism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing).
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, and transporting residents.
• Perform restorative exercises and record data as instructed.
• Respond to resident calls promptly and follow safety precautions.
• Follow care plans and policies and ensure safe use of equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Geriatrics familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

This is a FT position. 7am-7pm

General Responsibilities:

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors. Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Supports the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the Resident.
• Assist Elders with daily living functions such as dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to expressed preference.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises. Record data as instructed. Answer Resident calls promptly.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties (i.e., exposure to body fluids, lifting, transferring, use and disposal of personal protective equipment).
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents in accordance with plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Enjoy the outstanding benefits that we have to offer:

• Enjoy a family/work life balance with our generous amount of PTO
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement Program (Up to $4,000 Annually; No Wait Period)
• Mentoring at Your Skill Level
• Up to 22% Discount on Qualified Phone Carriers
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and United Healthcare Vision

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EOE including disability/veteran