Resident Care Aide
About The Position
Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a part-time Resident Care Aide for its Resident Care department at The Heartlands in Marlette, Michigan. This is a night-shift role with partial benefits. The position supports older adults, including residents with dementia, by providing care, monitoring their condition, and helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic community environment. The role involves regular interaction and support, serving meals and assisting residents with eating, housekeeping, helping with activities, and documenting resident information. The aide must respect residents’ comfort, privacy, and confidentiality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR and First Aid certificate.
- Genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with older adults is desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident care and monitor and assess residents’ medical conditions; report changes to the resident care manager.
- Develop and maintain an open relationship with community residents through regular interaction, encouragement, and support.
- Serve meals, snacks, and beverages and assist residents with eating when needed.
- Perform housekeeping duties within the community.
- Assist residents in organized activities.
- Help maintain resident records through regular documentation.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy and maintain resident confidentiality.
- Maintain knowledge of the needs of older adults with dementia and 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.
Benefits
- Partial benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
