Resident Assistant 3rd shift

Temperance•Temperance, MI

12d

About The Position

Vibrant Senior Living - Temperance is seeking a compassionate and dependable Resident Assistant to provide person-centered care and support to residents in a senior living community. The role helps create a safe, clean, welcoming environment while supporting residents’ dignity, independence, health, and emotional well-being. The Resident Assistant builds meaningful relationships with residents and families and works collaboratively with nursing, healthcare staff, coworkers, and supervisors. Care includes assisting with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and transfers. The role also supports residents with dementia through individualized, respectful care; assists at mealtimes and with activities; performs household tasks and light housekeeping; observes and reports changes in condition or behavior; and maintains accurate care documentation. The Resident Assistant follows care plans, company policies, safety and infection-control protocols, and regulatory requirements. The position is identified as third shift, with flexible hours including weekends or holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of general caregiving or nurse assistant experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compassionate, reliable, patient-focused demeanor and a genuine commitment to improving seniors’ quality of life.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays as needed.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
Ability to frequently bend, walk, and lift, and to use proper body mechanics.
Ability to assist residents with mobility, toileting, and transfers.
Ability to push carts and perform light housekeeping tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior care or dementia care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and transfers.
Provide attentive, compassionate care in accordance with established care plans.
Support residents with dementia through individualized, respectful care.
Promote residents’ dignity, independence, emotional well-being, routines, and preferences.
Monitor resident safety and promptly report concerns or changes in residents’ condition or behavior.
Assist during mealtimes, including feeding and cleanup when needed.
Encourage social engagement and participation in activities.
Perform household tasks and light housekeeping to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Maintain accurate and timely care documentation and contribute to care planning.
Communicate clearly and kindly with residents’ families, team members, supervisors, and nursing and healthcare staff.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols, company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Assist coworkers as needed and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Take ownership of job duties and perform work professionally.