Residential Assistant
About The Role
Burke is seeking a caring and dependable Residential Assistant (RA) to provide daily support and guidance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in a residential group home setting. As a Residential Assistant, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and home-like environment while assisting residents with daily living activities, active treatment, and personal growth. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll play an important role in promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for the individuals we serve. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, dependable, and committed to making a positive difference every day.
What You'll Do
- Provide guidance, supervision, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Affiliate with residents with daily living activities and personal care as needed
- Assist the Day Programmer with scheduled active treatment activities
- Promote a safe, positive, and home-like living environment
- Ensure the residence meets Life Safety and Health standards
- Complete daily documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports
- Complete additional documentation as needed
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff and other professionals to support resident goals
Education & Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and patient demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to providing quality care in a residential setting
- Valid Texas driver's license required
Key Skills
- Direct support and caregiving
- Active treatment implementation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Team collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Safety awareness
- Compassion and problem-solving
Why Burke?
At Burke, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them build independence, confidence, and everyday life skills. Join a compassionate team dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where every individual can thrive.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements. Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.