Resident Care Assistant: Part Time 10:30pm-7am

United Methodist Retirement Communities•Chelsea, MI

24d

About The Position

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? As a Resident Care Assistant, you’ll provide essential daily care, offer companionship, and create a warm, welcoming environment for our residents. If you have a heart for helping others and enjoy building relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Primary Responsibilities 💙 Support Daily Living Activities: Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Help with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, changing bed linens, and keeping rooms tidy. Ensure residents receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs. 🤝 Build Meaningful Connections: Engage residents in social activities and one-on-one interactions. Foster a positive, respectful environment with residents, families, and team members. Encourage participation in group activities to promote a sense of community. 🚶 Promote Safety & Mobility: Help transport residents to appointments and events. Safely assist with lifting, turning, and positioning residents. 📋 Monitor & Communicate Changes: Follow individualized care plans and provide updates as needed. Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to supervisors. Record vital signs and care details accurately in electronic health records. 🔎What We’re Looking For A caring, patient, and supportive attitude. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A commitment to maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents. The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to a minimum of 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a direct caregiving role preferred but not required.
Previous working knowledge of Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) system preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Help with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, changing bed linens, and keeping rooms tidy.
Ensure residents receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs.
Engage residents in social activities and one-on-one interactions.
Foster a positive, respectful environment with residents, families, and team members.
Encourage participation in group activities to promote a sense of community.
Help transport residents to appointments and events.
Safely assist with lifting, turning, and positioning residents.
Follow individualized care plans and provide updates as needed.
Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to supervisors.
Record vital signs and care details accurately in electronic health records.