Senior Care Resident Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health, dental & vision

401(k) with match

PTO & flexible hours

EAP & on-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents per individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

You will work under the Healthcare Coordinator and contribute to a compassionate, resident-focused team. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, maintaining safety and infection control, and documenting progress.

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.

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents per individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

You will work under the Healthcare Coordinator and contribute to a compassionate, resident-focused team. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, maintaining safety and infection control, and documenting progress.