Resident Assistant Full Time 2nd Shift Memory Care (Raybrook Manor)

Holland Home; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition assistance for nurses

Paid holidays

PTO accruals

Job summary

Holland Home is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide direct, hands‑on support to residents in a skilled nursing and long‑term care setting in Grand Rapids. You will assist with ADLs, offer companionship, and collaborate with the care team to promote comfort, safety, and emotional well‑being.

The role emphasizes compassionate, dependable teamwork in a faith‑based organization focused on service, love, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team‑oriented.

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

English proficiency

Communication skills

Compassionate teamwork

Mobility to stand for long periods

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 prior Memory care experience
• 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