Resident Care Assistant - Memory Support

Buckner International; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services is seeking a Resident Care Assistant for Westminster Place in Longview, TX. This onsite role supports the Assisted Living Unit, focusing on residents' comfort, safety, and daily needs.

Responsibilities include personal care, feeding support, mobility assistance, vital checks, and timely communication with nursing staff. A High School diploma or GED and a Texas CNA license (preferred) are required or preferred, with at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Texas CNA license preferred.
• Minimum one-year related experience.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents' basic needs.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.

Responsibilities

• Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including bathing, bedpan/urinal cleansing, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and shower assistance.
• Assists with activities of daily living, meals, feeding, mobility, hydration, and nourishment.
• Administers basic clinical tasks as appropriate and follows care plans.
• Monitors and reports Residents' status to the nurse to ensure timely assessment.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment and supports teamwork within the unit.
• Responds promptly to Residents' call lights and requests.
• Transports Residents and equipment as needed.
• Supports ministry delivery and Buckner standards of service.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas CNA License

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place

Location: Longview, TX - Onsite

Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane Longview, TX 75605

Shift: As Needed

Job Schedule: Occasional

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in performing the services necessary to secure happiness and well-being in our Assisted Living Unit that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you’ll do:

• Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including, but not limited to, cleaning bedpans and urinals, administering baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living including assistance with meals and feeding Residents; ambulates, turns and positions Residents; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Appropriately administers douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
• Accurately performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of Residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of ministry.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Residents and co-workers; transports Residents and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers Residents' call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of Residents to the nurse caring for the Residents to ensure professional assessment immediately.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Texas CNA License Preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents basic needs
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.