Senior Living Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Jaybird Senior Living; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; 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-growingCompany

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant in Dubuque, IA. The role provides personal care and related services to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator, with CPR certification preferred within 90 days of hire.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum six months of 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

Teamwork

CPR certification

Medication reminders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant in Dubuque, IA. The role provides personal care and related services to residents under the Healthcare Coordinator, with CPR certification preferred within 90 days of hire.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a supportive team environment.