What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Vibrant Life Senior Living - Kalamazoo?
About Us:
Vibrant Life Senior Living sets itself apart from other assisted living communities by creating personalized plans that emphasize healthy living. We focus on healthy lifestyles, building meaningful relationships, and providing activities and experiences that people who live in Vibrant Life have always loved to do.
Our passionate CareFriends are trained to provide loving, quality care while helping residents create, maintain, and enhance personal relationships. Our residents stay active, safe, and healthy through daily movement programs, physical therapy, and a healthy diet that blends comfort foods with nutrition. Specialized diets for those who require low-salt, low-sugar, or any other dietary need are available.
By providing a foundation for good physical, stimulating cognitive, and strong emotional and mental health, Vibrant Life helps residents continue to live their own vibrant life!
Benefits
Are you a compassionate, dependable individual looking to make a difference in the lives of others? As a Resident Assistant, you will provide person-centered care and support to residents in our senior living community. You'll help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that truly feels like home — while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
What You’ll Do:
Provide Direct Care & Support:
Vibrant Life Senior Living sets itself apart from other assisted living communities by creating personalized plans that emphasize healthy living. We focus on healthy lifestyles, building meaningful relationships, and providing activities and experiences that people who live in Vibrant Life have always loved to do.
Our passionate CareFriends are trained to provide loving, quality care while helping residents create, maintain, and enhance personal relationships. Our residents stay active, safe, and healthy through daily movement programs, physical therapy, and a healthy diet that blends comfort foods with nutrition. Specialized diets for those who require low-salt, low-sugar, or any other dietary need are available.
By providing a foundation for good physical, stimulating cognitive, and strong emotional and mental health, Vibrant Life helps residents continue to live their own vibrant life!
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (BCBSM) - available after 90 days
- Paid Vacation Time (VTO)
- Earned Sick Time
- Referral Bonus - earn up to $750 (paid out over one year)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- CNA Program Reimbursement
- Additional benefits available through our Paychex app, including: Disability Insurance, Employee Loans, Pay-on-Demand Access
Are you a compassionate, dependable individual looking to make a difference in the lives of others? As a Resident Assistant, you will provide person-centered care and support to residents in our senior living community. You'll help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that truly feels like home — while building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
What You’ll Do:
Provide Direct Care & Support:
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Support residents with dementia by providing individualized, respectful care
- Encourage independence and emotional well-being by honoring daily routines and preferences
- Monitor resident safety and promptly report concerns
- Assist during mealtimes, including feeding and cleanup when needed
- Help create a vibrant daily experience through social engagement and activities
- Participate in household tasks to keep the environment clean and welcoming
- Observe and report changes in resident condition or behavior
- Help maintain accurate care documentation and contribute to care planning
- Communicate kindly and clearly with families, team members, and supervisors
- Follow infection control and safety protocols
- Assist coworkers as needed and help maintain a positive, team-focused environment
- Take ownership of your role and pride in your work
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in senior care or dementia care is a plus (but not required)
- A compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused mindset
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays as needed
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Frequent bending, walking, lifting, and use of proper body mechanics
- Ability to assist residents with mobility, toileting, and transfers
- Ability to push carts and perform light housekeeping tasks
Salary : $15