Resident Assistant

Heartis Mid Cities•Bedford, TX

18d

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides compassionate care to residents in an independent and assisted living community with memory care. The role supports residents with daily living activities while promoting independence, social connection, nutrition, hydration, safety, and a clean, homelike environment. The position also requires accurate documentation, timely responses to resident needs and emergencies, teamwork, and participation in required training and emergency response efforts. The listed pay rate is $16.50 per hour. Available shifts include a Saturday and Sunday Baylor shift, PRN evening shift, and evening shift. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
6 months to 1 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.
Must be available 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 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 quickly 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.
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.