Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company • Denton, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides care and support to residents in an assisted living and memory care senior community. The role helps residents with daily activities while encouraging independence, promotes nutrition and social engagement, maintains a safe and orderly environment, and responds to resident needs and emergencies. The position is PRN, with shifts available Monday through Sunday: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required as needed. The listed pay rate is $16.00–$17.00 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 as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior resident care experience with seniors is preferred.

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 leisure activities, incidents, observations, and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment, including performing general housekeeping duties.
• 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 if a resident cannot be located.
• Foster a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with coworkers.
• Attend required in-service training sessions.
• Participate as an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED