Resident Aide

Colonial Oaks Retirement; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Referral program

DailyPay

Monthly celebrations

Education Bonus Program

Job summary

Colonial Oaks Retirement is seeking a Part-Time Resident Aide to deliver compassionate daily care and support to residents. Under supervision, you will help with activities, hygiene, meals, and safety, while maintaining resident dignity and privacy.

Join a supportive team with competitive wages, an employee referral bonus, DailyPay, and ongoing education incentives. This role emphasizes empathy, patience, and respect for residents' independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and tact with residents and families.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and professionals.
• Shows good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Respect for resident privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Patient, cheerful, and supportive in daily living activities.
• Adheres to ethics and professional standards.
• Ability to relate information about a resident's condition to staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, health needs, safety and comfort under supervision.
• Supervise activities and encourage resident participation.
• Assist with medication reminders and document times.
• Assist with transfers, bathing, and hygiene.
• Assist with meals and dining room assistance.
• Clean dining areas and transfer residents back to rooms.
• Offer emotional support and active listening to residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and privacy.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and facility policy.

Skills

Written and verbal instructions

Independence

Integrity

Discretion

Teamwork

Patience

Ethics

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Overview

Resident Aides -come join us at Colonial Oaks Retirement to make a difference!

Part-Time

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Colonial Oaks Retirement is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. We have a great atmosphere and excellent team to work with. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Colonial Oaks Retirement. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a Resident Aide in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

New and Improved Benefits for 2026!

• Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Responsibilities

The Resident Aides primary responsibility is providing for the daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents under the supervision and direction of the Assisted Living Manager.

• Conducting/supervising daily activities according to the activity schedule and encourage all residents to participate.
• Assisting residents with medication reminders and documenting the times;
• Assisting residents in and out of the shower when needed;
• Assisting with residents’ daily hygiene when needed (i.e., combing hair, buttoning clothes, etc.);
• Assisting residents with one arm lifts in and out of chairs when needed;
• Assisting residents to and while in the dining room;
• Assisting, setting up and serving meals;
• Cleaning dining area and transferring residents back to their rooms;
• Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents which will help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living;
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times;
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.

Qualifications

Resident Aide Qualifications

• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
• Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel;
• The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel;
• Judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA;
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning;
• The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics;
• The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members.