Senior Living Care Assistant – Flexible Hours & Growth

Sunshine Community Gardens; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents per individualized care plans. The role reports to the Healthcare Coordinator and prefers Nurse’s Aide certification but does not require it.

The position involves assisting residents with daily care, following care plans, and maintaining safety and infection control practices within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Training and growth opportunities are available.

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

• 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

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents per individualized care plans. The role reports to the Healthcare Coordinator and prefers Nurse’s Aide certification but does not require it.

The position involves assisting residents with daily care, following care plans, and maintaining safety and infection control practices within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Training and growth opportunities are available.