Resident Assistant

About the role

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to seniors and creating a warm, homelike environment? We have exciting opportunities for Resident Assistants in Assisted Living/Memory Care who are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in our residents' lives. If you have a heart for service and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today and help us create a vibrant, caring community where residents feel valued and supported every day. Location: Village on the Park Denton, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community.

Pay

$16.00/hr. – $17.00/hr.

Schedule

PRN shifts available Monday–Sunday: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and dining, while encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Serve meals in the dining room or residents’ apartments, assist in meal preparation, and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities, encouraging residents to socialize and build friendships.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, documenting leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, performing general housekeeping duties.
• Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond quickly to resident requests, including emergency call pendants and telephone calls.
• Know each resident’s location, remind them to sign out when leaving, and promptly report if a resident cannot be located.
• Foster a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements.