Senior Living Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & PTO

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Benefits package

401(k) with match

PTO & flex hours

EAP & on-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. The role involves assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, medication reminders, and documenting progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least six months caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and ability to work in a collaborative team. Competitive pay at $18/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

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 (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, nutrition, ambulation, transfers, positioning, 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 timely.
• Encourage resident engagement in activities.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to community policies.
• Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents under supervision of the Healthcare Coordinator. The role involves assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, medication reminders, and documenting progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least six months caregiving experience, CPR within 90 days, and ability to work in a collaborative team. Competitive pay at $18/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.