Senior Living Care Assistant — Flexible Hours

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d“

Career growth in a fast-growing компан

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator. Prior Nurse’s Aide or caregiving experience is valued, and CPR certification is expected within 90 days of hire.

The role emphasizes compassionate resident support, adherence to care plans, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity for residents.

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

Vital signs

Patient comfort

Team collaboration

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Medication management course completion

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator. Prior Nurse’s Aide or caregiving experience is valued, and CPR certification is expected within 90 days of hire.

The role emphasizes compassionate resident support, adherence to care plans, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity for residents.