Resident Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportuni

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d}{

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The role includes recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, and maintaining infection control standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of required medication management course.
• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• 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 recording

Personal care assistance

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The role includes recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, and maintaining infection control standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.