Resident Care Specialist - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

EAP

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents according to individualized plans. The role works under the Healthcare Coordinator and requires compassionate service and attention to safety.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living assistance, and medication reminders, with focus on infection control, HIPAA, and teamwork. Certification is preferred but not required, and ongoing trainings are provided.

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 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

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse's Aide certification (preferred)

Tools

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents according to individualized plans. The role works under the Healthcare Coordinator and requires compassionate service and attention to safety.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living assistance, and medication reminders, with focus on infection control, HIPAA, and teamwork. Certification is preferred but not required, and ongoing trainings are provided.