Part - Time Residential Assistant

Part - Time Residential Assistant

Location: Cherry ALU | Home and Community Based Services | Lufkin, TX
Position Number: 1605
Compensation: $13.80 per hour
Work Schedule: Part-time | Days and hours vary based on program needs

About the Role


Burke is looking for a caring, dependable, and compassionate Part-Time Residential Assistant to join our team at Cherry Alternate Living Unit (ALU) in Lufkin.

In this position, you'll provide daily care, supervision, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in a residential setting. You'll help individuals with everyday activities, encourage independence, and provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home environment.

We're looking for someone who enjoys helping others, has patience, works well with a team, and takes pride in making a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily care, supervision, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities while encouraging independence and personal growth.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike living environment.
• Support individuals in developing and maintaining daily living skills.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to provide consistent, quality care.
• Monitor and report changes in individuals' needs, behaviors, or well-being.
• Complete daily documentation and maintain accurate, detailed records.
• Follow established safety procedures and individual support plans.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.
• Ability to complete required training, including Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and other assigned training modules.
• Ability to complete daily documentation accurately and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to work varying days and hours based on program needs.

Preferred

• At least six (6) months of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Physical Requirements


This position requires the ability to see, hear, communicate verbally, walk, drive a vehicle, use hands and fingers for daily tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must also be physically able to complete all required training.

Equal Opportunity Employer


Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.