Senior Living Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Iowa; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services based on individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. You will support residents with daily activities and health monitoring under supervision, ensuring safety and dignity in care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ISP, and ongoing training to maintain high-quality resident care and comfort in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
• Completion of 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 bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, 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 progress.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

CPR within 90 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services based on individualized care plans. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. You will support residents with daily activities and health monitoring under supervision, ensuring safety and dignity in care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ISP, and ongoing training to maintain high-quality resident care and comfort in a supportive environment.