CNA Class

Description

Job Title: Resident Assistant (CNA Class)

Location: Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab – Fairview

Reports to: CNA supervisor / DON

Position Type: Full-time Hourly

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families, and children throughout Michigan. We take a whole-person approach to care, building on individual strengths to create lasting, positive change. We are seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to join our Fairview Skilled Nursing and Rehab Campus. In this role, you will support residents, staff, and families while completing Wellspring’s CNA Training Program.

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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior caregiving experience preferred.

Commitment to compassionate service and respectful communication.

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: Full-time, 8 hour shifts for training and CNA Class

Schedule After CNA Completion & Licensure: Full-time, Night Shift (5:30 pm – 5:30 am)

Weekends: Every other weekend rotation required

Starting Pay: $12.50/hour

Pay After CNA Completion & Licensure: $17.00/hour

Participation in Wellspring’s CNA Training Program, including classroom and hands-on instruction

Eligible for one company-paid state exam upon course completion

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan

DailyPay – access earned wages anytime

Wellspring SupportLinc Employee Assistance Plan

Clinical supervision and training

Weekly team meetings and opportunities to build meaningful resident relationships

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services

1390 Maple Dr.

Fairview, MI 48621

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

**Full job description provided at in-person interview.