Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company - Heartis Mid Cities•Bedford, TX

18d

About The Position

Resident Assistants provide compassionate care to seniors in an independent and assisted living community with memory care. The role supports residents’ daily needs while encouraging independence, social connection, proper nutrition, and hydration. Resident Assistants help maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment, respond to resident requests and emergencies, document observations and incidents, and contribute to the community’s care team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
6 months to 1 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.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

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.
Perform general housekeeping duties to keep the environment clean, safe, and orderly.
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.
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.