Resident Care Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator. You will record vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help ensure safety and comfort according to individualized plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and other caregivers; CPR training within 90 days is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, and comprehensive benefits can accompany this

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, mobility, 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 timely.
• 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

High school diploma or GED

Caregiving experience

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator. You will record vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help ensure safety and comfort according to individualized plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and other caregivers; CPR training within 90 days is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, and comprehensive benefits can accompany this