Resident Care Assistant

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our Personal Assistance Services team, who is committed to providing excellent customer service. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in providing physical and emotional support and assistance for activities of daily living (A.D.L.s) in Client's home to promote the greatest functional level possible for the residents.

Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Provide personal assistance in the home setting to assist with the activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with oral/dental care, bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering while ensuring the privacy and safety of the client and encouraging the client’s independence.
• Assist the client with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed. Ambulate client as directed in accordance with the client’s endurance level.
• Assist in meal preparation and encourage resident to maintain level of independence. Observe appetite and offer suggestions for dietary planning.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties for clients

 What you’ll bring:

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• CPR/First Aid certified
• Professional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection control
• Ability to instruct residents in health care measures and methods of improving use of medical services
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
• Attention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequences
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s appearance, attitude, and condition
• Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.