Cardinal Bay is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to REACH for the stars! Our values focus on:

• Respect
• Excellence
• Appreciation
• Connection
• Honor

Our goal is to help residents to grow, thrive and be contributors to community life. We do this by fostering relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging. YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!

Carriage Inn Lake Jackson is currently seeking Part-Time & Full-Time Resident Assistants to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents. As a Resident Assistant, you will be assisting in the needs and care of our residents, care for each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence. 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage including health, dental & vision with Cardinal Bay contributing over 50% of cost. Life Insurance covered 100% by Cardinal Bay.
• Full-time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years, then it bumps up to 3 weeks. Use it, let it roll, or cash it in! 
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on auto home and pet insurance. 
• Perks @ Work offers discounts on electronics, personal travel, apparel, home needs, entertainment, fitness/nutrition, and childcare costs! 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family, work, legal, identity theft recovery, mental health, and everyday life!  
• $300 per FT referral 
• Advancement & cross-training opportunities available at all 8 communities. 
• Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions. 
• Paid training program 

Shifts:

• 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 4 on 2 off schedule
• Must be available weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to leisure activities; incidents and observations; reporting any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.

Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to speak, read & write English.
• Must be willing to undergo a routine background check.

Cardinal Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.