Senior Care Companion — Weekend & Evening Shifts

The Aspenwood Company; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Perks at Work

Holiday Pay

PTO/Rollover

EAP

Pay Advances

Healthcare

Financial Hardship

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant in Texas to support seniors in a warm, homelike environment at Heartis Mid Cities. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, and social engagement, while maintaining privacy and HIPAA guidelines.

Required: a High School diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

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, 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Aspenwood Company is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant in Texas to support seniors in a warm, homelike environment at Heartis Mid Cities. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, and social engagement, while maintaining privacy and HIPAA guidelines.

Required: a High School diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.