Resident Assistant (RA) | 1st Shift | Full-Time

Resthaven (Holland, Michigan); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No mandatory overtime

Agency-free care teams

NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 cop

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Supportive culture and growth

Meaningful resident impact

Job summary

Resthaven is seeking a Resident Assistant (RA) to provide resident-directed care in a home-like environment. You will assist with activities of daily living, administer medications, maintain records, and support light housekeeping, meals, and life enrichment activities.

This full-time role on the 1st shift emphasizes dignity, privacy, and residents’ autonomy, with a focus on respectful communication, safety, and teamwork within our faith-based, not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-directed care in a home-like environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living, administer medications, and maintain resident records.
• Help with light housekeeping, meal service, and life enrichment activities.
• Engage residents in planned and unplanned activities supporting psychosocial well-being.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

See Yourself Here. Learn Here. Grow Here. Thrive Here.

Resident Assistant (RA)

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Pay Range

• $16.00 - $17.67

Employment Type & Schedule

• 1st Shift (Full-Time)

Why Join Resthaven?

• No mandatory overtime (No Mandation)
• Agency-free care teams
• NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full‑time employees
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 6 months
• Supportive, mission‑driven work culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day

Position Summary

Provides quality resident‑directed care and services to residents in a home‑like environment which recognizes resident’s individuality, promotes their autonomy, protects their rights, respects their dignity, and offers them freedom of choice. Assists with activities of daily living, administers medications, updates and maintains records and documents related to residents, and assists with light housekeeping, meal service and life enrichment activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilize the resident service plan and resident story to provide personalized and appropriate care for each resident.
• Assist with personal care, ambulation, transfers, and positioning as needed while maintaining the privacy, comfort and dignity of each resident.
• Respond promptly to the notification system signaled by the resident.
• Administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Monitor, document and report changes in the resident’s condition to the clinical support team.
• Monitor, intervene and report unsafe conditions and document incidents and or accidents when they occur.
• Report any actual or suspected waste, fraud or abuse to the Director and/or designee immediately.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and assist with serving meals, snacks and beverages.
• Communicate openly and honestly at all levels and work as a cohesive team to create and maintain an environment in which everyone can thrive.
• Engages residents in unplanned and planned activities supporting resident’s psychosocial well‑being.
• Provide excellent customer service, support and encouragement to residents, families, coworkers and other customers through the Resthaven Way culture.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, on‑going training and educational classes.
• Follow established safety precautions, infection control protocols and maintain privacy and confidentiality as required by Resthaven’s Corporate Compliance program.
• Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.
• Completes incident reports and related paperwork a necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or requested by the resident.

Education, Training, Experience

• High school graduate or successful completion of GED.

Physical Requirements

This role is active and hands‑on. You must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and assist residents throughout your shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Use mechanical lifts and clinical equipment safely
• Maintain visual acuity and physical stamina required for resident care