Resident Care Assistant — 3rd Shift, Flexible Hours

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Maquoketa, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. This role supports daily living activities and follows individualized care plans.

The position requires at least six months caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and a high school diploma or GED. Training, growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• 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

Caregiving experience

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. This role supports daily living activities and follows individualized care plans.

The position requires at least six months caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and a high school diploma or GED. Training, growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package are offered.