Senior Living Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportuni

Health, dental, vision, disability, & 

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d​e

Career growth in a fast-growing com

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents as per individualized care plans. You will work under the Healthcare Coordinator, with Nurse’s Aide certification preferred but not required.

You will record vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and maintain safety and HIPAA compliance while supporting the well-being of aging 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.
• Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

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

Emotional resilience

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents as per individualized care plans. You will work under the Healthcare Coordinator, with Nurse’s Aide certification preferred but not required.

You will record vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and maintain safety and HIPAA compliance while supporting the well-being of aging residents.