Resident Assistant - Part Time Days

Gilbertresidence; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gilbert Residence is seeking a Part Time Resident Assistant for day shift to support residents with daily living activities and provide compassionate care in a supportive living environment.

The successful candidate will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, and daily routines while promoting safety and dignity. Weekend availability and strong communication are essential, with training provided to ensure high-quality care.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Weekend availability

Reliability

Positive attitude

Ability to understand directions

Education

High School Graduate

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