Resident Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

The Lakeside Village; Panora (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents in Panora, IA, following individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with daily activities, following ISPs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while upholding HIPAA and collaborating with the care team; regular trainings are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of medication management course.
• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional demeanor 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

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents in Panora, IA, following individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with daily activities, following ISPs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while upholding HIPAA and collaborating with the care team; regular trainings are provided.