Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of River Oaks•Houston, TX

About The Position

Resident Assistants provide compassionate care and support to seniors in an independent and assisted living community with memory care. The role helps residents with daily living, meals, social activities, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while encouraging independence and fostering a warm, supportive community. Resident Assistants respond to requests and emergencies, document resident activities and changes in condition, and work cooperatively with colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to one year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
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.

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 timely and accurate 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 a resident who cannot be located.
Promote 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.