When you work at Friendship Village Kalamazoo , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

FVK is recruiting for a compassionate and energetic assistance in living aide to join our team in our Independent Area ! This role provides full-scope, hands on functions within the community. This is a 1st shift (7a-3p) opportunity.

Friendship Village Kalamazoo strives to provide an extraordinary experience for each person who enters campus, including its team members. Living out our 10 Hospitality Promises is an essential part of working at FVK.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a AIL:

• Assists patients with dressing, grooming, eating, positioning, turning, toileting, and exercising.
• Transfers, transports and escorts patients as needed.
• Answers signal lights promptly
• Gives prompt and efficient assistance to nursing personnel in non-professional duties and care of residents under supervision of RN and LPN.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Prior geriatric care experience is preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to document care given.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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