Resident Aide

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Alger Heights Senior Living Community in Grand Rapids. At Alger Heights we are on a mission to create an exceptional living experience for our cherished residents, and we need enthusiastic resident aides to make it happen. If you have a deep passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then caregiving offers a truly rewarding career path. As a resident aide, you have the unique chance to provide both physical and emotional support, while forming genuine connections with our residents. This is more than just a job, it is a way for you to cultivate essential life skills such as patience, empathy, and effective communication. You will find fulfillment in knowing that every day, you are positively impacting the lives of our residents.

Compensation and Benefits

• Room for growth within the company
• Paid time off from day one
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  
  
  

Why you should apply for this position today

• Create an exceptional living experience for our cherished residents
• Make a positive impact on their lives every day
• Develop essential life skills such as patience, empathy, and effective communication
• Form genuine connections with our residents
  
  
  

Skills we are looking for

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ability to provide physical and emotional support
• Ability to work in a team and assist other team members
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assisting with care needs, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting
• Encouraging resident involvement within the community
• Maintaining cleanliness of the environment through light housekeeping
• Assessing for changes in resident condition and communicating immediately to supervisor
• Completing all required documentation and charting
• Communicating professionally with families, support services, and coworkers
• Complying with safety and health standards, including infection control procedures
• Assisting other team members with their duties
• Performing other assigned duties as directed by supervisor
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with the elderly preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be 18 years old
• Reliable transportation
  
  
  

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