Apple Valley Place - Clear Lake·Clear Lake, Iowa
You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, and medication management. Additionally, you will monitor resident well-being and collaborate with the nursing team to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
At Better Living, we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.
We’re not just a senior living management company—we’re a team driven by compassion, grounded in hospitality, and committed to doing what’s right for residents, families, and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections, personalized support, and everyday moments that matter.
This is senior living, only better.
In this role, you will perform a variety of services and tasks necessary to maintain and support residents in their activities of daily living including personal cares, delegated nursing functions, social interactions/activities, and homemaking. You’ll work closely with nursing staff and other team members to ensure the comfort and safety of our residents in a home-like environment.
Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
Requires physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents
Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual.
Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.
This job is considered “safety-sensitive”, which is defined as “any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others”.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Market context
Resident Assistant and Care Specialist roles in Iowa are commonly tied to ongoing demand in senior living, assisted living, and residential care settings, where staffing needs can be steady. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, background and TB clearance, and the physical ability to lift and move residents. Before applying, confirm any Iowa-specific certification or training requirements and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
