"family helping family"
ORCHARD MANOR
ADULT FOSTER CARE
Providing Assisted Living for your Loved Ones since 2002
Live-In Resident Aide (Caregiving) / Personal Assistant – Housing Provided
Posen, MI | $15–$17/hour + Free Room & Utilities | 40 hrs/week + Paid Overtime | Private Master Suite Included
We are a small, family-run adult foster care home seeking a dependable, compassionate live-in caregiver / personal assistant for a unique full-time position with housing included.
This dual role combines Personal Assistant duties earlier in the day with Resident Aide (caregiving) responsibilities in the evenings. You’ll live on-site in a private master suite and help keep both our household and AFC home running smoothly while making a real difference in the lives of our elderly residents.
Position Details
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Housing Provided: Spacious private master suite with walk-in closet & large attached bathroom
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Schedule:
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Personal Assistant: Flexible daytime hours (~15 hrs/week), scheduled with employer
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Resident Aide (Caregiving): Evening shifts ending at 9 p.m. (~20 hrs/week), including some weekends
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Hours: 40 hours/week + occasional paid overtime at 1.5x regular rate
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Compensation: $13–$15/hour + free room and board (all utilities & high-speed internet included)
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Commitment: Must live on-site full-time; occasional on-call availability required
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Pets: Allowed upon approval and compatibility with AFC home environment
Personal Assistant Duties (~15 hrs/week)
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Grocery shopping and errands (using employer-provided vehicle when needed)
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Light cleaning and laundry
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Simple meal preparation for the owners
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Driving family members as needed
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Decorating for holidays/events
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Assisting business staff with occasional tasks
Resident Aide (Caregiving) Duties (~20 hrs/week)
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Provide direct care for elderly residents in a safe, respectful, and supportive way
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Assist with meals, evening routines, and companionship
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Light housekeeping in resident areas
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Monitor resident well-being and follow safety protocols
Requirements
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Must be willing to relocate and live on-site full-time (live-in position)
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Valid driver’s license
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally (and 30 lbs regularly for resident care)
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Strong organizational and multitasking skills
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Proactive, dependable, and comfortable with varied duties
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Experience in elderly care / senior care preferred, but not required
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Ability to assist in emergency situations and be on-call occasionally
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Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Location Requirement
Applicants must currently reside in Michigan. Because of the live-in nature of this position, we are not considering candidates who would need to relocate from outside Michigan.
Candidates who live within a reasonable driving distance of Posen, Michigan, and are available to interview in person are strongly preferred.
Benefits
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Free housing in a spacious private suite (all utilities & high-speed internet included)
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Paid training
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Holiday pay
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Occasional overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
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Supportive, family-like atmosphere
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Flexible but consistent schedule
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Access to shared kitchen, living/dining areas, fitness room, and outdoor deck
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Potential to grow into senior roles in the family business
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Relocation assistance available
To Apply:
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Submit your resume via Indeed or send your resume to krollmr@gmail.com
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Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check, TB test, and medical clearance.