Resident Assistant

The Aspenwood Company - Village on the Park Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - Village on the Park Denton is seeking Resident Assistants to provide compassionate care in a warm, homelike setting for seniors in assisted living and memory care. You will support daily living activities, meals, and social engagements to enhance residents’ quality of life.

Responsibilities include documenting activities and conditions, following safety procedures, and participating in training. Availability to work weekends and holidays is essential.

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, encouraging independence.
• Serve meals in dining areas and assist with meal preparation and hydration.
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities to encourage socialization.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, incidents, observations, and changes in residents' conditions.
• Ensure clean, safe, and orderly environments; perform basic housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Judgment

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to seniors and creating a warm, homelike environment? We have exciting opportunities for Resident AssistantsAssisted Living/Memory Care who are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in our residents' lives. If you have a heart for service and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today and help us create a vibrant, caring community where residents feel valued and supported every day.

Location: Village on the Park Denton, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community.

Pay Rate: $16.00/hr. - $17.00/hr.

PRN Shifts Available:

• Monday - Sunday
• 6:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
• 2:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
• 10:00p.m. - 6:00a.m.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and dining, while encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Serve meals in the dining room or residents’ apartments, assist in meal preparation, and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities, encouraging residents to socialize and build friendships.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, documenting leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, performing general housekeeping duties.
• Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond quickly to resident requests, including emergency call pendants and telephone calls.
• Know each resident’s location, remind them to sign out when leaving, and promptly report if a resident cannot be located.
• Foster a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

EOE/M/F/D/V