Senior Living Resident Assistant – Flexible Hours

Jaybird Senior Living; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents per individualized care plans under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The position involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, following care plans, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. CPR within 90 days of hire is required or pursued after joining the team.

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

Personal care

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Medication management course

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and related services to residents per individualized care plans under the guidance of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

The position involves recording vital signs, assisting with daily activities, following care plans, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. CPR within 90 days of hire is required or pursued after joining the team.