Full-Time Resident Assistant: Compassionate Senior Care

Holland Home; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition assistance for nurses

Paid holidays

PTO accruals

Job summary

Holland Home is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide direct, hands‑on support to residents in a skilled nursing and long‑term care setting in Grand Rapids. You will assist with ADLs, offer companionship, and collaborate with the care team to promote comfort, safety, and emotional well‑being.

The role emphasizes compassionate, dependable teamwork in a faith‑based organization focused on service, love, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and feeding.
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and reassurance to residents.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition.
• Encourage independence while ensuring resident safety and dignity.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living environment.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, high‑quality care.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Compassionate teamwork

Mobility to stand for long periods

Job description

Holland Home is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide direct, hands‑on support to residents in a skilled nursing and long‑term care setting in Grand Rapids. You will assist with ADLs, offer companionship, and collaborate with the care team to promote comfort, safety, and emotional well‑being.

The role emphasizes compassionate, dependable teamwork in a faith‑based organization focused on service, love, and excellence.