Resident Aide - 2nd Shift: Growth, PTO & Training

Bwpcanton; Grand Rapids (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 30hr

Job summary

Alger Heights Senior Living Facility is seeking a Resident Aide to provide compassionate care for residents, including help with daily living activities and medication administration. The role includes orientation and training, room for growth, and PTO from day one.

This position emphasizes safety, infection control, and teamwork, with a structured schedule and supportive leadership to help ensure residents’ comfort and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• 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

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alger Heights Senior Living Facility is seeking a Resident Aide to provide compassionate care for residents, including help with daily living activities and medication administration. The role includes orientation and training, room for growth, and PTO from day one.

This position emphasizes safety, infection control, and teamwork, with a structured schedule and supportive leadership to help ensure residents’ comfort and wellbeing.