Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company • Houston, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Resident Assistants provide compassionate care to seniors in an assisted living community with memory care, helping residents feel valued and supported in a warm, homelike environment. The role supports residents’ daily living needs while encouraging independence, social engagement, nutrition, hydration, and safety. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The pay rate is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience; experience with seniors is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior resident care experience with seniors.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match
• Discounted pricing on purchases through Perks at Work
• Holiday pay, including a floating holiday
• Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare options
• Financial hardship programs
• Compassionate leave
• PTO cashout option
• Paycheck advances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED