Careers & Employment

We are always looking for people like you!

At The Gilbert Residence, we believe our residents deserve the highest quality of care. Delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect. Whether in nursing, assisted living, memory care, kitchen, or housekeeping, our team members play a vital role in enriching the lives of those we serve!

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about elder care, reliable in their responsibilities, and able to communicate well with residents, families, and coworkers. If you are compassionate, dependable, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference each day, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us!

A nurse and a senior patient smiling at each other in a common area room with medical equipment in the background. She is taking the residents vitals.

What sets us apart?

  • The Gilbert Residence provides basic nursing care to 32 residents and Assisted Living and Specialized Dementia care to 58 residents.

  • The Gilbert Residence is a not-for-profit facility, with 60+ years of providing compassionate care to the Ypsilanti community

  • We are a 5 Star rated facility, rated by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

  • We staff at a 1:8 caregiver to resident ratio

    What We Offer & Incentives

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Qualified employees are eligible for a variety  insurance options..

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan - Qualified employees receive up to 8% employer provided retirement contribution.

  • Paid Time Off - Full-time employees receive on average 20+ days of PTO annually. PTO accrual increases with seniority.

  • 8 & 80 Incentive - The Gilbert Residence pays time-and-a-half for every hour worked in excess of eight hours per day.

  • AD & D and Life Insurance - Full-Time employees will receive free basic life insurance.

  • Weekend Incentive - Any employee that works on Saturday and /or Sunday will receive an additional $1 per hour.

  • Holiday Pay Incentive - Time-and-a-half or double-time pay for working holidays.

  • Christmas Bonus - Qualified full-Time and Part-Time employees receive an annual holiday bonus..