Resident Care Associate - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; 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 in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents according to individualized care plans. CPR certification within 90 days is required, and medication reminders may be part of daily tasks.

Uphold HIPAA and assist with activities of daily living. Join a multidisciplinary team in a compassionate, patient-focused environment with opportunities for growth and commitment to high-quality care for seniors.

Qualifications

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

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Medication reminders

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Tools

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents according to individualized care plans. CPR certification within 90 days is required, and medication reminders may be part of daily tasks.

Uphold HIPAA and assist with activities of daily living. Join a multidisciplinary team in a compassionate, patient-focused environment with opportunities for growth and commitment to high-quality care for seniors.