Resident Care Assistant

Pillar-of-Cedar-Valley; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Weekend shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision plans

401K

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

Same day Pay

Internal growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Staff recognition

Job summary

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Resident Care Assistant to supervise and train residents in activities of daily living and support safety and comfort for residents.

The role offers first- or second-shift hours with end-of-week requirements, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in personal care or services preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training residents in activities of daily living: eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, and grooming.
• Implementing behavior modification programs under 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 and reporting illnesses or incidents to medical staff.

Skills

Communication

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 EOW required

Benefits

• Competitive salary $16-$18 an hour
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus paid out after 90 days worked every 3 months at $500 until paid in full
• $1,000 Referral Bonus if you referrer somebody
• Weekend Shift Differential
• Pickup Bonus $25 per 4 hours
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan
• 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

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

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

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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