Resident Care Assistant

Pillar-of-Cedar-Valley; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $20/hour

Sign-on bonus $2,000 paid after 90+90?

Referral bonus $1,000

Weekend shift differential

Pickup bonus $25 per 4 hours

Perfect attendance bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401K retirement

Generous vacation

Paid Time Off

Same day Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Internal growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Staff appreciation

Job summary

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is hiring Resident Care Assistants for first and second shifts. We offer a competitive hourly wage up to $20.00, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and additional perks including referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement.

Join our team to support residents with daily activities, participate in care planning, and work in a positive, growth-oriented environment with opportunities for advancement and regular staff recognition.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience providing personal care or services preferred but not required.
• CNA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training residents in daily living activities.
• Implementing behavior modification programs under supervision.
• Ensuring resident safety at all times.
• Applying comfort and safety devices as prescribed.
• Performing routine cleaning on the unit and related equipment.
• Reporting illnesses, injuries, seizures, and incidents to medical staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Excellent communication skills

High school diploma GED

Experience with personal care

CNA preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, we love what we do, and have fun while we're doing it. Working with our residents is an adventure. They've led amazing lives and have the stories to tell. Here, you'll join a community of incredible residents and a company dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and care.

Shift: 1st shift 6:00am-2:00pm or 2nd shift 2:00pm-10:00pm and EOW required

Benefits

• Competitive salary earn up to $20.00 an hour
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus paid out after 90 days worked every 3 months at $500
• $1,000 Referral Bonus if you referer somebody and they start working
• Weekend Shift Differential
• Pickup Bonus $25 per 4 hours
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Vacation Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Same day Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Internal growth opportunities
• Positive work environment
• Regular staff appreciation and recognition

Job Description

• Supervising and training residents in activities of daily living: eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, and grooming
• Implementing behavior modification programs under the supervision of professional staff
• Assuring resident safety at all times
• Applying comfort and safety devices such as prescribed braces, side rails, leg rests, and other supports
• Performing routine cleaning on the unit, including making beds, cleaning wheelchairs, and other adaptive and programming equipment
• Reporting all illnesses, injuries, seizures, and incidents to the medical/nursing staff and complete required documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification

• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience providing personal care or services to individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred but not required
• CNA preferred but not required

We provide initial and ongoing training for our Resident Care Assistants, and our assistants are supervised by the ICF/DD Program Directors.

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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