Resident Care Aide

Aspire Rural Health System; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Aide to support residents at The Heartlands, Marlette, MI. This full-time position involves monitoring residents, helping with meals, and assisting with daily activities in a caring, therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, and a genuine interest in caring for older adults, including those with dementia. We offer full benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with older adults preferred; dementia care experience valued.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care, monitor medical conditions, and report changes to the resident care manager.
• Develop and maintain relationships with residents through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
• Serve meals, snacks, and beverages and assist with eating as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties within the community.
• Assist residents in organized activities and maintain resident records.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and knowledge of dementia care concepts.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.

Skills

Dementia care

CPR/First Aid

Resident care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Resident Care Aide

Full Time Manual Labor Marlette, MI, US

Requisition ID: 2448

OPEN POSITION

Position: Resident Care Aide

Department: Resident Care

Location: The Heartlands, Marlette, MI

Hours: Full-Time. Days. Full Benefits.

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Aide. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager.
• Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
• Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it.
• Performs housekeeping duties within the community.
• Assists residents in organized activities.
• Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.

"Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources."