Resident Care Aide

Deckerville Community Hospital, Inc.; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is seeking a Resident Care Aide for The Heartlands, Marlette, MI. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care for older adults and requires a positive attitude and teamwork within the assisted living department.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with older adults (especially dementia), and CPR/First Aid certification. This casual, day-hours position supports residents with daily activities and ensures a safe, supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in working with older adults preferred, with a focus on dementia care.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care, monitor health status, and report changes to the care manager.
• Engage with residents through regular interactions, encouragement, and support.
• Assist with meals, snacks, beverages, and eating for those in need.
• Perform housekeeping duties and support residents in activities and daily living.
• Maintain resident records through documentation and ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certificate

Job description

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Resident Care Aide

HRT ASSISTED LIVING Casual Manual Labor Marlette, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2508

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Resident Care Aide

Department: Assisted Living

Location: The Heartlands, Marlette, MI

Hours: Casual. Days.

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."