Resident Assistant- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center- Per Diem

Trinity Health

15d•$17 - $20

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (Aide) provides compassionate care to residents of Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, a special-needs assisted living community providing memory care for people with mild to moderate dementia. The role assists residents under the supervision and direction of an LPN and/or RN, delivering respectful care that reflects each resident’s needs, values, and wishes. The community has up to 51 residents and offers a home-like residential setting with outdoor space. This is a per-diem position based on staffing needs, with a rotating shift and flexible scheduling. The stated pay range is $16.70–$20.36 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education; the range may also vary by location. The Resident Assistant supports residents’ independence, dignity, safety, and physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being. Duties include personal care, medication assistance as needed, observing and reporting changes in residents’ well-being, maintaining a safe and clean living environment, and communicating with colleagues and supervisors. The role requires working with residents in a highly personal manner, including during acute and chronic illness, while maintaining composure and positivity in a high-stress environment.

Requirements

Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
Ability to follow care plans and safety protocols.
Working knowledge of computers, including electronic health records, checking email, completing required in-servicing, and using other required applications.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care.
Ability to maintain composure and positivity in a high-stress environment.
Ability to work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in senior care, health care, or assisted living preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the Trinity/SPHP vision, mission, and values in interactions with residents and families, and adhere to the SPHP Code of Conduct.
Be accountable as an individual and team member for meeting basic resident and family needs.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, in a respectful and compassionate manner.
Assist residents in taking medications as needed.
Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.
Monitor resident safety and well-being, report changes to the LPN, and consult with the LPN/RN about changes in residents’ health status.
Build meaningful relationships with residents by learning their personal histories, preferences, and routines and anticipating their needs.
Help with light housekeeping and meal service as needed to maintain a safe and clean living space.
Participate in team meetings and communicate and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.
Promote each resident’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being.