Job Title: Resident Assistant / CNA Class
Location: Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab - Monroe
Reports to: CNA Supervisor / Director of Nursing (DON)
Position Type: Full-time | Hourly
Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Resident Assistant to join Monroe Skilled Nursing and Rehab team. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Monroe and receive paid training and testing to become licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest level of independence and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Be knowledgeable of the individualized information for residents; and provide non-nursing support to the resident within the Resident Assistant scope of duties
- Assist with transporting residents in wheelchairs only (no SBA), Passing of linen, making beds, tray delivery and pick up, passing of water, putting away supplies, answering call lights and fulfilling non-nursing resident requests (such as closing curtains, filling water, changing TV channel, etc.) and any other assignments.
- Maintain the comfort, privacy, and personal dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them
- Understand and comply with all aspects of residents' rights and other facility policies and procedures including safety and infection control procedures
- Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies such as lighting or equipment problems to the supervisor or appropriate staff
- Protect the personal belongings of each resident; promptly report missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items
- Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel
- Answer residents' call lights promptly and courteously and seek nursing personnel for all care requests.
- Welcome and orient new residents and families to the facility.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with working within a senior living environment, preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to compassionate care.
Schedule and Compensation
- CNA Class Start Date: May / June 2026
- While Enrolled in the CNA Class (RA Role):
- Employment Status: Full Time
- Shift: 8 hours, 11:00am - 7:30pm
- Pay Rate: $13.73 per hour
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- After CNA Class Completion:
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Shift: 8 hours, 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- As a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):
- Employment Status: Full Time
- Shift: 8 hours, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour + $2.00 shift differential + wage pass through
- Weekends: Every other weekend
Benefits
- Paid Wellspring CNA Training Program, including classroom and hands-on learning with the skilled nursing staff at the campus to earn your CNA Certification
- One company-paid state CNA exam upon class completion
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plans + matching
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
- Wellspring SupportLinc - employee assistance program
- Clinical supervision, support and training
- Meaningful connections with residents and team members
Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services - Monroe Skilled Nursing & Rehab
1236 S Monroe St
Monroe MI 48161
Join Wellspring to use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors in Monroe. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional senior care.
Full job description provided during the interview
*Based on employment status
