Resident Care & Wellness Partner (Flexible Hours)

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services under the Healthcare Coordinator's direction. This role supports daily living activities, monitors health needs, and reinforces individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting progress. CPR certification within 90 days is preferred.

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

Caregiving experience

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services under the Healthcare Coordinator's direction. This role supports daily living activities, monitors health needs, and reinforces individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting progress. CPR certification within 90 days is preferred.