Senior Living Care Specialist – Flexible Hours

Jaybird Senior Living; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; 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

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a compassionate Resident Assistant to support residents with daily personal care and health monitoring. You will document vital signs, assist with activities, and ensure comfort as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, six months of caregiving experience, and CPR certification within 90 days. Training on medication management is preferred. Join a team focused on quality, dignity, and patient-centered care.

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

Vital signs recording

Personal care

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication management course

CPR certification within 90 days

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks a compassionate Resident Assistant to support residents with daily personal care and health monitoring. You will document vital signs, assist with activities, and ensure comfort as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, six months of caregiving experience, and CPR certification within 90 days. Training on medication management is preferred. Join a team focused on quality, dignity, and patient-centered care.