Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Resident Assistants provide care and support to seniors in an independent and assisted living community with memory care. The role focuses on assisting residents with daily living while promoting independence, providing meals and hydration support, encouraging social interaction, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and responding to resident needs and emergencies. The position also involves accurate documentation, teamwork, required training, and participation in the community’s emergency response team. Shifts are available from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as well as PRN shifts. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The community is The Village of River Oaks.

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 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 leisure activities, incidents, observations, and changes in residents’ conditions.
Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
Follow emergency procedures and respond promptly to resident requests, 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 a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.
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.