Resident Care Associate

Life Care Services • Bloomfield, MI

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About The Position

The Resident Care Associate provides personal care and related nonprofessional services to support residents’ needs, comfort, and well-being. The role requires a high level of customer service and a passion for working with seniors. Experience is appreciated, but the employer is willing to train candidates with a genuine interest in senior care.

The position emphasizes hospitality, courteous respect, timely and enthusiastic responses, accountability, professionalism, attention to detail, and valuing individual differences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Passion for working with seniors and a high level of customer service.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working as a CNA, PCA, HHA, or RA.
• One year of experience working in assisted living or memory care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinence care, and foot care.
• Take vital signs and check residents’ height and weight according to policy.
• Make beds as needed in the morning, turn them down as needed in the evening, and change bed linens weekly or as needed.
• Complete assigned resident personal laundry.
• Assist residents during meals, cut food, encourage residents to eat, and promote a calm atmosphere.
• Complete and document shift assignments; report any assignments that cannot be completed to the nursing supervisor.
• Report unusual resident behavior or changes in status to the nurse on duty and Director of Health Services.
• Provide activities as planned or directed.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Provide emergency care within the scope of practice.
• Deliver courteous, respectful, timely, professional, and attentive service to residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED