What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Assistant position at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo?
Brief Description
Join our community
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you become part of our team, you work with purpose, you form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and you make a difference for countless individuals. Here, all our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal wellbeing is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing. We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.
Who are we
Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.
What you will be doing
12-hour shifts, day shift or night shift available.
The Care Assistant provides direct care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position requires a warm, approachable individual with a strong work ethic, hospitality, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine desire to enhance the quality of life for residents. The Care Assistant must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:
Join our community
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you become part of our team, you work with purpose, you form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and you make a difference for countless individuals. Here, all our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal wellbeing is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing. We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.
Who are we
Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.
What you will be doing
12-hour shifts, day shift or night shift available.
The Care Assistant provides direct care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position requires a warm, approachable individual with a strong work ethic, hospitality, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine desire to enhance the quality of life for residents. The Care Assistant must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and personal hygiene
- Monitor and record residents' physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting any changes to the appropriate team members, including managers and medication leads.
- Ensure residents’ care plans are followed and updated, providing personalized care as required.
- Communicate effectively with residents, team members, and families, using positive and respectful language
We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Vacation and sick time
- 403B with company match
- HSA/flexible spending
- Short-term disability, long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment assistance
- Employee appreciation events
- Employee assistance fund
- Employee referral bonuses
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Completion of mandatory in-service training, both online and in-person, as required