Care Partner

Avanti SL Management · Dorchester, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Care Partner with WEEKLY PAY We are hiring Certified Caregivers for our Team If you are searching for a career that allows you to make a difference and allows you to be you, come join our team at Avanti Senior Living! Our mission speaks for itself—we continue to outpace the industry at every turn! Avanti is rooted in values and full diversity that fuels us: We are flexible, not stagnant. We are stronger together, not in silos. We seek for solutions, not wait for them. We take on responsibility, not blame others. We believe success lies in execution, not egos and titles. We do what in the best interest of our customer, not ourselves. We’ve Got You Covered… Weekly pay Free meals while on shift, cooked by our talented kitchen team Innovative, beautiful and modern working environment Flexible schedules Paid Training, Time Off and Holiday Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more Team bonus programs Reliable hours and stable schedule State of the Art Communities that are Tech friendly Working environment where your voice is heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated Engaged company support team and understanding for working mothers and fathers A Day In The Life… As a Care Partner for Avanti, you will have the opportunity to provide care to our residents through meaningful, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual support and activities. Your primary responsibility is to provide compassionate, exceptional care for each resident, while allowing them to be as independent as possible at Avanti. Here is a sneak peak of a Care Partner’s purpose: Assist residents in being the best version of themselves- physically and mentally. Help tidy up around Avanti and resident rooms. Encourage residents to join friends and eat from our delicious restaurant. Help keep the resident engaged and social. Who doesn’t love happy hour and a fitness class? Interested? Apply today and let us know why you would be a great fit! Requirements Qualifications: Two 2 -5 years of prior assisted living or senior care experience. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Desired Skills & Competencies: Proficient in written and verbal English. Must have compassion for and a desire to work with the older adult population. Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all prospects, residents, visitors, employees and the overall community. Why Should You Apply? Free meals while on shift, cooked by our talented kitchen staff. Flexible schedules Medical benefits and PTO policy

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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.