Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Heights • Houston, TX

9d • $14 - $16

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides compassionate care to seniors in an assisted living and memory care community. The role supports residents with daily living needs while promoting independence, social connection, safety, and a welcoming, homelike environment. The position is full-time, working 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and requires weekend and holiday availability. The listed pay rate is $14.00 to $15.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months to one 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, timely records of leisure 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.
• Promote a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.
• Attend required in-service training sessions.
• Serve 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
• Paycheck advances
• Healthcare options
• Financial hardship programs
• Compassionate leave
• PTO cashout option

What This Job Offers

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