Resident Assistant/ Resident Aide - RA

Otterbein SeniorLife; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Assistant Living Resident Assistants. You’ll help residents with Activities of Daily Living and work on our community campus, which features a family-like atmosphere and active programming.

We emphasize a partner-in-caring approach and person-centered care that respects resident choices. Benefits include DailyPay, comprehensive health coverage, PTO, and tuition benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• First Aid Course certification preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement and high-quality care in a cheerful, timely manner.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including oral care, toileting, bathing, incontinence and dressing as needed per resident.
• Provide supervision, cueing or non-weight-bearing assistance related to transfer ambulation as needed per resident.
• Roll carts, laundry hampers and other equipment safely through work and resident areas.
• Communicate, coordinate and cooperate with resident needs and team structure.
• Work as a team under the supervision and direction of the nurse in charge.
• Quickly respond to emergency calls from Independent Living residents as directed by the nurse in charge.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

We’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team of Assistant Living Resident Assistants. You’ll help our residents with Activities of Daily Living and work at our community, a beautiful and active campus setting with a family-like atmosphere. You and your team will work together to set schedules and provide the best life experiences for residents.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all working together toward the same goals. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities and Small House Neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement and high‑quality care in a cheerful, timely manner
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including oral care, toileting, bathing, incontinence and dressing in a caring and supportive manner as needed per resident
• Provide supervision, cueing or other non‑weight‑bearing assistance related to transfer ambulation as needed per resident
• Roll carts, laundry hampers and other equipment safely through work and resident areas
• Communicate, coordinate and cooperate with resident needs and team structure
• Work as a team under the supervision and direction of the nurse in charge
• Quickly respond to emergency calls from Independent Living residents as directed by the nurse in charge

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED preferred
• Certification: First Aid Course
• Experience: Previous experience preferred

BENEFITS

• Now Offering DailyPay**

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee‑Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
• Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.