Resident Assistant

GEMSTONE CREEKSIDE BUSINESS LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMSTONE CREEKSIDE BUSINESS LLC is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to provide personal care to residents in a senior living setting. You will work within the Resident Services Department, reporting to the Wellness Director, and uphold our Residents First philosophy.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, dining, medications reminders, documentation, and ensuring a safe, clean environment. The role requires empathy, reliability, and teamwork in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and respectful care for seniors.
• Ability to manage time with minimal supervision.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.
• Maintain professional appearance and attire.
• Positive, cheerful attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing duties.
• Background check is required.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively with Residents and staff.
• Six months of senior living experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including hygiene and ambulation.
• Help with housekeeping, laundry, mail delivery, and dining setup.
• Observe and report changes to Wellness Director.
• Conduct rounds to monitor hazards or incidents.
• Assist with medications or reminders as directed.
• Document incidents, rounds, and service plan updates.
• Keep Wellness Center and Breakroom clean and orderly.
• Report maintenance issues to leadership.
• Report to duty on time and avoid unauthorized overtime.

Skills

Empathy for seniors

Time management

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Work environment resilience

Background check

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Senior living experience

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Creekside - Plano, TX 75023-4205Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareJob Title: Resident Assistant

Reports To: Staffing Coordinator/HWC

Our Resident Assistants are caring and compassionate individuals that provide personal care and assist each Resident while maintaining their independence. This position works within the Resident Services Department, reporting to the Wellness Director. We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team to uphold our "Residents First" philosophy. Our Resident Assistants provide all care in a positive manner to enhance the Residents life at our Gemstone Senior Living Communities. .

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) this includes: wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand by assist transferring
• Assist in daily task such as Housekeeping, Laundry, Use of telephone, and Mail delivery Observe and Report changes in Resident's condition and status to Wellness Director
• Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents
• Assist with medication, medication reminders or cueing
• Assist in dining including setting up tables for all meals, escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up
• Resident Assistant is responsible for shift to shift report, checking the Service Plan Book for changes and assignments and the Communication Book for memos and in-services due.
• Complete required documentation (i.e.: incident reports, charting, rounding sheet) prior to end of shift. No exceptions.
• Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Reports emergency maintenance issues by phone to the Executive Director or Wellness Director. If not, an emergency you must document in the communication log.
• Resident Assistant is responsible for reporting to duty on time and not incurring overtime without approval.

QualificationsSkills/Requirements:

• Desire to work with seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
• Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.
• Well-groomed and a willingness to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.
• Resident Assistant is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds or more.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• Background check required.
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with Residents, Families, Guests, and other associates
• Six months of work experience in a senior living setting is referred.
• Must be 18 years of age. High School Graduate or GED preferred. It is not required to be a CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) to apply