Resident Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

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

The role involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, following individualized service plans, and maintaining HIPAA standards. A high school diploma or GED and six months of caregiving experience are required.

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.
• 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, 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 progress.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Medication management course

Job description

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

The role involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, following individualized service plans, and maintaining HIPAA standards. A high school diploma or GED and six months of caregiving experience are required.