Resident Assistant

Orchards; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Orchards in United States (MI) is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide essential care to residents, assisting with ADLs and promoting dignity, comfort, and independence in accordance with facility policies. You will monitor well-being, support meals and hydration, document care, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safety.

This role offers varied shifts across days, afternoons, and midnights, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Caregiving or assisted living experience preferred, but not required.
• Compassion for working with older adults.
• Basic infection control knowledge and awareness of resident rights.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or mental condition to nursing staff
• Assist with meals and encourage proper hydration
• Maintain a clean and organized resident environment
• Promote resident safety through proper use of equipment and fall prevention techniques
• Escort residents to activities and appointments as needed
• Follow individualized care plans and accurately document care provided
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and fellow team members

Skills

Compassion for older adults

Communication and teamwork

Lift up to 50 pounds

Infection control basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resident Assistant

Job Summary:

The Resident Assistant (RA) provides essential care and support to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, comfort, and independence. The RA assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitors resident well-being, and ensures a safe and supportive environment in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.

Current Open Positions:

• Days: Full-Time, 12-hour shifts (2 openings)

• Afternoons: Full-Time 8-hour shifts and Part-Time 8-hour shifts

• Midnights: Full-Time 12-hour shifts and Full-Time 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or mental condition to nursing staff

• Assist with meals and encourage proper hydration

• Maintain a clean and organized resident environment

• Promote resident safety through proper use of equipment and fall prevention techniques

• Escort residents to activities and appointments as needed

• Follow individualized care plans and accurately document care provided

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and fellow team members

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous caregiving or assisted living experience preferred, but not required

• Compassion for working with older adults

• Basic knowledge of infection control and resident rights

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement