Compassionate Senior Care Assistant — Enrich Lives

The Aspenwood Company; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Perks at Work

Holiday Pay

Generous PTO

EAP

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare

Financial Hardship

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to provide exceptional care for seniors in a warm, homelike setting at Heartis Mid Cities. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, meals, and engaging residents in social and leisure activities.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of senior care experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and dining, promoting independence.
• Serve meals and assist with meal preparation, encouraging proper nutrition and hydration.
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities, helping residents socialize and form friendships.
• Maintain accurate records of leisure activities, incidents, observations, and changes in residents' conditions.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment; perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Follow procedures in emergencies and respond quickly to resident requests, including call pendants and phones.
• Know each resident’s location, remind to sign out, and report if a resident cannot be located.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Aspenwood Company is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to provide exceptional care for seniors in a warm, homelike setting at Heartis Mid Cities. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, meals, and engaging residents in social and leisure activities.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of senior care experience, and strong communication skills.