Senior Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Home Health & Hospice Care; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonuses

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d­e

on‑demand pay

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, infection control, documenting progress, and encouraging resident engagement. Training and compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• 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, toileting, transfers, nutrition, and medication reminders.
• Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate resident status changes to supervisors.
• Maintain safe and clean resident environments; document resident progress in a timely manner.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities; adhere to HIPAA and policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, infection control, documenting progress, and encouraging resident engagement. Training and compliance are emphasized.