Resident Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Arlington-Place-At-Pocahontas; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health 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 dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care per individualized care plans. You will record vitals and report deviations to the supervising nurse, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure HIPAA compliance in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and strong professionalism. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

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, 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

CPR cert

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care per individualized care plans. You will record vitals and report deviations to the supervising nurse, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure HIPAA compliance in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and strong professionalism. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.