Resident Care Assistant / Caregiver

Gemstone Senior Living · White Settlement, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Description Our Resident Assistants are caring and compassionate individuals that provide personal care and assist each Resident while maintaining their independence. We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team to uphold our "Residents First'' philosophy. Our Resident Assistants provide and care in a positive manner to enhance the Residents life at Wholehearted Senior Living. Responsibilities: As a Resident Assistant for Wholehearted Senior Living, you will add value to the Lives of our seniors by: • Caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of our Residents • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) this includes: wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand by assist transferring • Assist in daily task such as Housekeeping, Laundry, Use of telephone, and Mail delivery • Observe and Report changes in Resident's condition and status to Wellness Director • Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents • Assist with medication, medication reminders or cueing • Assist in dining including setting up tables for all meals, escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up • Resident Assistant is responsible for shift to shift report, checking the Service Plan Book for changes and assignments and the Communication Book for memos and in-services due. • Complete required documentation (i.e.: incident reports, charting, rounding sheet) prior to end of shift. No exceptions. • Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion. • Reports emergency maintenance issues by phone to Executive Director or Wellness Director. If not, an emergency you must document in the communication log. • Resident Assistant is responsible for reporting to duty on time and not incurring overtime without Executive Director's approval • Other duties as assigned Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position must : Desire to work with seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality. Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Able to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team. Well-groomed and a willingness to follow dress requirements. Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills. Resident Assistant is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell. Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to SO pounds or more. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. Criminal background check required Reliable transportation. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with Residents, Families, Guests, and other associates. Six months of work experience in a senior living setting is preferred. Must be 18 years of age. High School Graduate or GED preferred. It is not required to be a CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) to apply.

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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.

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.

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