Resident Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Lawton (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

On-demand pay

Employee assistance

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents on a 12-hour shift schedule (6 PM–6 AM). The role includes vital signs, medication reminders, and ensuring comfort and safety as part of an individualized care plan.

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is expected. The position emphasizes teamwork and compassionate, patient-centered care within a fast-growing community.

Qualifications

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

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

Personal care

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents on a 12-hour shift schedule (6 PM–6 AM). The role includes vital signs, medication reminders, and ensuring comfort and safety as part of an individualized care plan.

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is expected. The position emphasizes teamwork and compassionate, patient-centered care within a fast-growing community.