Resident Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to deliver personalized care according to ISP, record vital signs, assist with activities, and follow care plans under the supervision of Healthcare Coordinator. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, six months caregiving, medication management course, CPR within 90 days, and ability to work in a team.

Benefits include competitive pay, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and flexible hours, EAP and on-demand pay, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 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

Vital signs recording

Assisting with personal care

Medication reminders

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 90 days

Medication management course

Tools

Nurse’s Aide certification

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to deliver personalized care according to ISP, record vital signs, assist with activities, and follow care plans under the supervision of Healthcare Coordinator. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, six months caregiving, medication management course, CPR within 90 days, and ability to work in a team.

Benefits include competitive pay, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and flexible hours, EAP and on-demand pay, and