Resident Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Arlington-Place-At-Pocahontas; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Pocahontas, IA is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator. The role works under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator and requires compassion, reliability, and teamwork. Wage is $16 per hour.

Certification as a Nurse's Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is expected. This role offers competitive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth

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 Individual Service Plan (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

Empathy

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Pocahontas, IA is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator. The role works under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator and requires compassion, reliability, and teamwork. Wage is $16 per hour.

Certification as a Nurse's Aide is preferred but not required; CPR within 90 days is expected. This role offers competitive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth