Position Summary
As a Resident Care Partner, you are the heart of Morning Light. You are a vital partner in our mission to celebrate all the life that’s left to live, ensuring our residents’ final days are defined by love, respect, and dignity.
Our Mission & Setting
Morning Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that reimagines end-of-life care by providing no-cost housing and compassion to neighbors in need. We operate a 12-bedroom home based on a social model of care, prioritizing relationships and presence alongside physical support. We invite you to visit our website at www.morninglightinc.org to learn how we light the way for those most in need.
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The Morning Light Difference
Here, you will work in a peaceful 12-bedroom home with an intentional 1:6 staff-to-resident ratio. This gives you the time to provide the high-quality care every human deserves while receiving the mentorship and professional support you need to thrive.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits
Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift; Monday & Tuesday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Wednesday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Compensation: Starting at $17 per hour, with bi-weekly pay
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Complimentary Life Insurance for all employees (18+); 401(k) with company matching; and generous PTO and Holiday Pay.
Emotional Support: Unlimited, free access to professional chaplaincy services and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free mental health counseling.
Professional Growth: Monthly continuing education, online development modules, and direct access to career mentorship from community experts.
Duties
Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility, always upholding the resident’s dignity. Provide attentive incontinence care and catheter checks as needed.
Administer prescribed medication and monitor resident comfort in accordance with the plan of care established by their chosen hospice team.
Serve and assist with meals; perform light meal prep, dishwashing, and laundry to maintain a clean and inviting environment.
Offer social support and a listening ear to residents, and foster a respectful and comforting atmosphere.
Maintain accurate, timely updates on resident care and incidents to ensure smooth shift transitions and continuity of care.
Qualifications & Skills
A deep, intuitive desire to serve those at the end of life with patience and empathy.
The ability to provide quality, relational care while maintaining the emotional maturity and professional boundaries necessary for a healthy team environment.
A proactive approach to teamwork, ensuring the Home runs smoothly, and communication with teammates is clear and supportive.
Comfort working in a residential setting where you can independently identify and prioritize tasks without direct supervision to support the Home’s needs.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for a 12-hour shift, including frequent bending, turning, kneeling, and reaching to assist residents with or without reasonable accommodation.
A commitment to being a steady, reliable presence for our 12 residents.
Additional Information
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen, TB test, and background check. While CNA/HHA certification and fluency in a second language are not required, they may enhance your effectiveness in this role.
This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Programming.