Resident Assistant - Part Time Days

Gilbertresidence; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading assisted living residence in Ypsilanti is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide essential care for residents. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety and communication, and maintaining a supportive environment. This is a part-time position with day shifts, ideal for those with a caring attitude and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's care preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must be reliable with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, and grooming.
• Measure intake and output; perform range of motion exercises.
• Report any changes with residents to supervisor.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to understand/take directions

Positive attitude

Education

High School Graduate (preferred)

Job description

Part Time

Day Shift (7:00a - 3:00p)

The Gilbert Residence provides basic nursing care to 32 residents. Supportive Living, Assisted Living and Specialized Dementia care to 58 residents. We carry a long tradition of excellence by providing compassionate and dignified care.

The Resident Assistant provides basic resident care under the supervision of a Med-Tech. They would assist with activities of daily living and assist in the housekeeping of the assisted living unit. Such care shall be directed to restoring and maintaining a Resident optimum level of independence, particularly with activities of daily living and social interactions.

DUTIES

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, and grooming
• Assist residents with use of walkers, wheelchairs and canes
• Measure intake and output
• Perform range of motion exercises
• Practice standard precautions and special isolation techniques
• Report any changes with residents or important information to supervisor
• Promote resident safety and rights
• Practice effective communication techniques with residents, visitors and co-workers
• Participate in training activities
• Charting
• Light Cleaning

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate (preferred)
• Experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's care preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand/take directions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Positive attitude
• Must be reliable
• Must have weekend availability

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