Resident Aide

Bridgeway Park Lansing; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for growth

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Medical, dental, and vision after 30h

Job summary

Bridgeway Park Lansing Senior Living Facility is hiring a Resident Aide to provide compassionate care for our residents. You will help with daily living activities, monitor residents’ well-being, and assist with medications under supervision.

A thorough orientation and ongoing training accompany competitive pay and benefits. The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as transferring, bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
• Maintain cleanliness of living areas, including light housekeeping as needed.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Monitor residents and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with meal trays and assist residents during meals.
• Complete medication documentation accurately.
• Respond to call lights and assess resident needs.
• Support team members with duties as required.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Join our team at Bridgeway Park Lansing 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.