Certified Nursing Assistant Memory Care Activities

Settlers Ridge Care Center · Celina, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Settlers Ridge Care Center - Certified Nursing Assistant Memory Care Activities 10am-6pm Tuesday- Saturday Settlers Ridge Care Center Celina, TX Settlers Ridge Care Center in Celina, TX has opportunities for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist in Memory Care in promoting daily fun activities to join our team! A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! As the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Memory Care providing daily assistance with Activites at Settlers Ridge Care Center , you will work an 8-hour shift, providing our residents with personal care, assisting the charge nurse, and providing exceptional service. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions. Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. At Settlers Ridge Care Center in Celina, TX, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team! Job Responsibilities: · Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with community policy. · Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents. · Promote daily activities in Memory Care by working with the on-site Activities Director. · Advises supervising charge nurse of resident’s status at beginning and end of shift. · Contributes knowledge of resident’s conditions/needs to resident care plans. · Assist in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure. · Observes and reports on residents’ conditions, and documents observations as required. · Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures. · Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting. · Assures that equipment is clean and functional. · Performs incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks as may be required to maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for residents, visitors, and staff. · Other duties as assigned. CNA Requirements: · State certification as a nursing assistant · Complete familiarity with the duties of a certified nursing assistant · Highly developed observation skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits: · Medical Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Company Paid Life Insurance · 401k Retirement Savings · Supplemental Voluntary Benefits · Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options · Paid Holidays · Pay on Demand - Payday Advance · Additional employee perks

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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.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the DFW area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

About This Employer

Settlers Ridge Care Center is a Nursing — SNF/NF located in Celina, TX at 1280 Settlers Ridge Road.

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Employer profile provided by DFW Senior Living Guide

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $18.53/hr ($38,542/yr). The typical range is $17.96 – $21.73/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $35,859/yr
DFW Median $38,542/yr
Experienced (90th) $49,088/yr
vs. National Median -8.8%

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

Facility Snapshot

Facility Type Nursing — SNF/NF

1280 Settlers Ridge Road, Celina, TX 75009

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