2nd Shift Caregiver/Med Tech

Bwpcanton; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for growth

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Medical, dental, and vision for Full‑/

Job summary

Alger Heights Senior Living Facility in Grand Rapids is seeking a compassionate Resident Aide to support residents with daily living activities, monitor health conditions, administer medications as trained, and ensure a safe, clean environment.

You will participate in orientation, training, and ongoing development; weekend availability is required; benefits include paid time off, growth opportunities, and insurance options for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Experience working with the elderly is preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license or ID.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to arrive on time for every shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to residents with daily living activities (transfers, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking).
• Maintain cleanliness of the environment and perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Follow safety and health standards, including infection control procedures.
• Monitor residents for changes and communicate with supervisor.
• Assist with repositioning according to schedule.
• Document medications accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Join our team at Alger Heights Senior Living Facility as a Resident Aide. You will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to our valued residents. If you have experience administering medications and have a passion for working with the elderly in a welcoming environment with competitive pay rates, we have the perfect position for you! We take care of our employees and offer various benefits, including room for growth, employee recognition events, and paid time off starting day one of employment. You will also attend a thorough orientation and training to excel in your role.

Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance to residents with daily living activities such as transferring in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the environment which may involve light housekeeping duties
• Comply with all safety and health standards, including infection control procedures
• Monitoring for changes in residents’ conditions and promptly communicate any changes to the supervisor
• Following schedule, assisting residents with repositioning
• Adhering to procedures regarding documenting of medications accurately
• Utilize good judgment in providing client care and ensuring their safety
• Assisting other team members with their duties as necessary
• Responding to call lights and assess residents’ needs promptly
• Obtain meal trays and assist with eating
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Experience working with the elderly is
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver’s license or ID.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to arrive on time for every shift.

Benefits:

• Room for growth.
• Paid time off.
• Paid orientation and training.
• Medical, dental, and vision for Full-Time employees after 30hrs.