Senior Living Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Red Oak (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opps

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. The role focuses on compassionate support and adherence to individualized care plans.

The position involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring safety with HIPAA compliance. Certification is preferred but not required, with CPR training within 90 days of hire.

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

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents under the supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. The role focuses on compassionate support and adherence to individualized care plans.

The position involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring safety with HIPAA compliance. Certification is preferred but not required, with CPR training within 90 days of hire.