# Resident Assistant/ Resident Aide - RA - Company: [Otterbein]() - Location: Jackson, MI - Team: Nurse Aide \(Non-Certified\) - Posted: September 10, 2026 ## Job description ### ***\*\*Now Offering DailyPay\*\**** ## Overview We’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team of **Assistant Living Resident Assistants.** You’ll help our residents with Activities of Daily Living and work at our community, a beautiful and active campus setting with a family-like atmosphere. You and your team will work together to set schedules and provide the best life experiences for residents. At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a ***partner in caring*** because we are all working together toward the same goals. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities and Small House Neighborhoods. ## Responsibilities * Provide encouragement and high-quality care in a cheerful, timely manner * Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including oral care, toileting, bathing, incontinence and dressing in a caring and supportive manner as needed per resident * Provide supervision, cueing or other non-weight-bearing assistance related to transfer ambulation as needed per resident * Roll carts, laundry hampers and other equipment safely through work and resident areas * Communicate, coordinate and cooperate with resident needs and team structure * Work as a team under the supervision and direction of the nurse in charge * Quickly respond to emergency calls from Independent Living residents as directed by the nurse in charge ## Qualifications * **Education:** High school diploma/GED preferred * **Certification:** First Aid Course * **Experience:** Previous experience preferred **BENEFITS\*** **Health & Wellness** * **Medical Insurance** with free virtual doctor visits * **Vision & Dental Insurance** * **Pet Insurance** * **Life Insurance** * **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** for personal and professional support **Financial Security** * **401(k) Retirement Savings Plan** with company match * **Paid Time Off (PTO)** that accrues immediately from day one * **Paid Holidays** for a healthy work-life balance * **Access to DailyPay**, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis * **Tuition Reimbursement** up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study * **Tuition Discounts** through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College * **Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund** available for those facing unforeseen challenges * **Legal & Identity Theft Protection** **Growth & Development** * **University Partnerships** with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts * **Multiple Partner Discounts** available for various products and services through Access Perks * **Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material** through RightNow Media @ Work *\*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.*  Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an **Assisted Living Resident Assistant** at Otterbein! ### ## Apply [Apply on Otterbein]() Canonical job page: