Resident Assistant Full-Time Overnight

Arlington Place at Pocahontas•Pocahontas, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides personal care and related services to residents according to individualized service and care plans. Works under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. The company, Jaybird Senior Living, provides seniors with exceptional care in an extraordinary living environment, offering freedom to enjoy each day with the right level of care and support. Since 2004, they have fostered a culture where staff can innovate and grow, residents thrive, and families have peace of mind.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record vital signs; report deviations to supervising nurse per Individual Service Plan (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.