Care Giver / Nurse Aide (10pm-6am Shift)

Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care · Knollwood, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Traditions Senior Living & Memory Care , Sherman's premier family-owned assisted living community, is seeking the latest addition to the team. As a Care Giver / Resident Aide, you will make a difference in the lives of our Residents by providing compassionate care and ensuring their safety and well-being. This position offers competitive pay with opportunities for growth and development. If you are smart, empathetic, dependable, computer literate and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and safety, this role is perfect for you. As a full- time team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Apply now to be part of a supportive and caring team! Your day as a Care Giver / Resident Aide As a Care Giver / Resident Aide at Traditions Senior Living & Memory Care , your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting Residents with daily activities, administering medications, documenting care provided, and communicating with healthcare professionals. You will provide emotional support, engage Residents in social activities, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Your empathy, attention to detail, and commitment to Resident well-being are essential in this role. Training will be provided to ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your position. Does this sound like you? To succeed as a Care Giver / Resident Aide at Traditions Senior Living & Memory Care , you must possess excellent communication skills to interact effectively with Residents , their families, and your team. Compassion and empathy are crucial to understand and meet the needs of our Residents . Adaptability and a willingness to learn are key as you navigate the unique challenges and joys of working with our Residents . Prior experience in a similar role is beneficial but not required. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of others are willing to learn and want to make a positive impact, apply for this rewarding position. Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? Apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you! Traditions Senior Living & Memory Care Where Family Always Welcomes You Home

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.