Resident Care Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

You will obtain vital signs, assist with daily living activities, follow ISPs, maintain infection control, and document resident progress. CPR within 90 days and six months caregiving experience are expected.

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 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

Caregiving experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

You will obtain vital signs, assist with daily living activities, follow ISPs, maintain infection control, and document resident progress. CPR within 90 days and six months caregiving experience are expected.