Senior Living Care Assistant — Flexible FT/PT

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Meyerland; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work - Discounted pricing

Holiday Pay including a Floating Holid

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout Option

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company, Village of Meyerland, a memory care assisted living community in Houston, seeks compassionate Resident Assistants to support seniors with daily living activities and social engagement.

Positions available full-time and part-time with shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability required. Benefits include 401K, PTO, healthcare, and more.

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 independence.
• 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

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Aspenwood Company, Village of Meyerland, a memory care assisted living community in Houston, seeks compassionate Resident Assistants to support seniors with daily living activities and social engagement.

Positions available full-time and part-time with shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability required. Benefits include 401K, PTO, healthcare, and more.