Senior Living Care Specialist

Jaybird-Senior-Livin; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; 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 opportunities

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents in a compassionate, team-based environment. The role includes vital signs, personal care tasks, and medication reminders under the supervision of a Healthcare Coordinator.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of caregiving experience, and CPR certification within 90 days.

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 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.

Skills

Caregiving

CPR

Medication management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents in a compassionate, team-based environment. The role includes vital signs, personal care tasks, and medication reminders under the supervision of a Healthcare Coordinator.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of caregiving experience, and CPR certification within 90 days.