Resident Assistant Every Other Weekend 1st Shift (Breton Woods)

Holland Home; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

On-site DHHS representative

403(b) retirement plan with employer (

Job summary

Holland Home in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide direct, hands-on support to residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. You will assist with daily activities, promote comfort, safety, and emotional well-being, and work closely with the nursing staff to deliver compassionate care.

Join a faith-based organization dedicated to service, love, and excellence. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth as you help residents

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of previous direct care experience
• Memory care experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time

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

Communication skills

Observation skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

English proficiency

Physical endurance

Job description

Brief Description

Resident Assistants at Holland Home play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. We believe that care begins with compassion, and our Resident Assistants are essential in supporting residents with dignity, respect, and kindness every day.

Are you passionate about caring for others and creating meaningful connections? Join a faith-based organization where your work matters, your growth is supported, and you are part of a culture built on service, love, and excellence.

Position Summary

The Resident Assistant provides direct, hands-on support to residents by assisting with activities of daily living and promoting comfort, safety, and emotional well-being. Working closely with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team, the Resident Assistant helps create a respectful, supportive environment that enhances each resident’s quality of life.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of previous direct care experience
• Memory care experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time

Benefits

Holland Home offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• On-site DHHS representative

Financial Growth

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance for nurses

Work-Life Balance

• Paid holidays
• PTO accruals

Why Join Holland Home?

• Work in a mission-driven, faith-based organization
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day