Lifestyle Assistant - Memory Support

Clearwater Living Highland Park · Highland Park, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors? Clearwater Highland Park is a premier luxury senior living community in Dallas, TX and is looking for a Lifestyle Assistant to join the Memory Care team! Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits: Excellent benefits 401(k) contributions Paid Vacation and Sick leave Exciting opportunities to grow Dynamic and fast paced environment Culture of people first and service always The primary purpose of the Memory Support Lifestyle Assistant is to execute programs and activities for our residents based on our Empowered Living philosophy. The Memory Support Lifestyle Assistant must possess outstanding customer service skills and display genuine care and concern for our residents while demonstrating the principles and core values that Clearwater Living embraces. Join us in our endeavor to create experiences that celebrate the relevance of our residents. Responsibilities Plan and execute daily activities and special events, to include set-up and tear-down, decorating for holidays,or themed programming. Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest Encourage residents to attend and participate in activities A creative thinker that can easily handle individual adaptations of the same experience Possess a genuine curiosity for those they serve Create monthly calendar and participate in the activation of the monthly newsletter and weekly social media posts. Assist with Marketing events Work with volunteers such as scheduling, training and organizing day-to-day assignments Assist with scheduling transportation or driving vehicles as needed Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance which includes following the dress code and wearing community name tag when working Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core value on a daily basis Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required Qualifications Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle High School Diploma or GED AA degree preferred or a minimum of two years of work experience in the industry First Aid Certification preferred Background and criminal record clearances as required by government regulations Must meet health requirements, including TB Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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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 β€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings β€” 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.

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