Resident Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Aide - No Experience Required!

Facility: MediLodge of Sterling Heights 

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus : We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits : Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits : Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge : Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance : Three options available
• Education Assistance : Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses .

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

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.