Resident Aide

Resident Aide - Starting Wages $16.25-$21.11 per Hour

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Grand Rapids Resident Aides often come to us with little to no experience but a huge heart for serving the elderly population. Our resident aides have the esteemed honor of building relationships with our residents and taking care of one of their favorite activities and very basic needs.

Resident Aides serve resident meals and snacks, buses dishes, makes beds, labels resident clothing and belongings, escorts residents to areas within the facility, and performs other tasks as assigned.

Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:

• We are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• Starting Wages at $16.25-$21.11 per hour based on Experience, Shift, $2.00/hr Attendance Bonus, and a $2/hr Weekend Warrior Program.
• We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Company paid vacation days with roll over option and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

Summary:
The Resident Aide provides support and assistance to Nursing Department and staff.

Qualifications:
Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Makes residents’ beds.
• Labels resident clothing and belongings.
• Distributes personal and facility laundry.
• Passes meal trays and offers basic tray set-up. May assist with feeding, if competency demonstrated.
• Serves food and buses dishes in the dining room.
• Transports/escorts residents to areas within the facility, e.g. dining areas, activities, resident care conferences, etc.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.
• Ability to learn infection control techniques.
• Ability to be patient and polite.