Senior Living Care Specialist | Flexible Hours

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus

Insurance package

401(k) with match

PTO & flexible hours

Employee assistance & on-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required, and you will support residents with daily activities while documenting progress.

You will record vital signs, assist with bathing and meals, and ensure safety and confidentiality per HIPAA. Training, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and flexible duties are part of the role.

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 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

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Emotional resilience

HIPAA awareness

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 under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required, and you will support residents with daily activities while documenting progress.

You will record vital signs, assist with bathing and meals, and ensure safety and confidentiality per HIPAA. Training, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and flexible duties are part of the role.