Resident Assistant - PRN
- PRN / per diem
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This posting states $18 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Iowa post a median of $17 an hour, the middle half $16.75–$17.88, across 26 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Iowa earn a median of $17.34 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Resident Assistant.
Wage - $18
We are seeking a Resident Assistant. 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.
Key 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
The Perks That Matter
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and flexible hours
- Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
- Career growth in a fast-growing company
About Jaybird Senior Living
We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.
Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow - while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.
The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.
From Jaybird Senior Living's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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