Resident Assistant/ Aide
About The Position
Otterbein is hiring caring and compassionate Household Assistants to support elders living in a Small House, Big Difference Neighborhood. The ranch-style, open-floor-plan homes accommodate up to 12 elders and provide a family-like environment that encourages close friendships, individual choice, and dignity. The role helps care for residents’ environment and supports daily household needs, including meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping. Household Assistants work alongside a team of Partners in Caring to provide person-centered care that respects each resident and their choices.
Requirements
- No certification is required.
- Must be a current high school student or a high school graduate, or have a GED or equivalent experience, and must have reached the legal age to work.
- No previous work experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience working with elders.
- Preferred experience cooking for a family or group of diners.
- Preferred experience with light housekeeping and laundry.
Responsibilities
- Help plan appropriate meals according to elders’ dietary needs, preferences, and medical issues.
- Seek input from elders on meal planning and preparation.
- Prepare ingredients, prepare and serve meals, and provide snacks.
- Set up the table.
- Ensure food safety and freshness, including measuring and recording food temperatures.
- Inventory and stock shelves with supplies.
- Clean rooms, floors, equipment, and the kitchen to maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment.
- Ensure laundry is completed and returned, and help elders put laundry away in closets or drawers.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding elders, co-workers, and documentation.
- Answer the phone.
- Participate in scheduled team meetings to set house standards, resolve conflicts, and improve household operations.
- Record appliance temperatures in a log.
- Respond to inquiries from staff and elders and work as a team to ensure needs are met.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off that accrues from day one
- Paid holidays
- DailyPay access to up to 100% of earned wages daily
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for any field of study
- Tuition discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
- Employee-sponsored crisis fund
- Legal and identity theft protection
- Partner discounts through Access Perks
- Personal and professional development materials through RightNow Media @ Work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
