Resident Care Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

Holstein Senior Living; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus offerings

Health, dental, vision, disability, & 

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d­e

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services according to individualized care plans. You will work under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator and help residents maintain dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders; following ISPs; and documenting progress.

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

Personal care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services according to individualized care plans. You will work under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator and help residents maintain dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders; following ISPs; and documenting progress.