Resident Care Specialist - Flexible Hours & Growth

Parker Place Retirement Community; Parkersburg (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, disability, & 

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off & flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services per individualized plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. You will work under the Healthcare Coordinator and participate in trainings.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, communications with supervisors, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Prior caregiving experience and CPR readiness are valued.

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.
• 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, nutrition, ambulation, transfers and medication reminders.
• Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate resident status changes to supervisors.
• Maintain infection control procedures and standard precautions.
• Document resident progress and keep environments safe and clean.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Attend biweekly trainings and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Caregiving experience (6+ months)

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services per individualized plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. You will work under the Healthcare Coordinator and participate in trainings.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, communications with supervisors, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Prior caregiving experience and CPR readiness are valued.