Day Program - Attendant
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James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Fort Worth, TX, US
Summary
Care attendants provide direct support to older adults living with dementia by assisting with daily activities, personal care, and social engagement. They also ensure a safe, clean environment and communicate participant condition changes to the nursing staff.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: JLW Senior Day Programs, LLC - Fort Worth, TX, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Be the reason someone living with dementia feels welcome, valued, and supported!
PRN Care Attendant (Senior Day Program) – Fort Worth, TX
The James L. West Senior Day Program on Harris Parkway| James L. West Center for Dementia Care
What if your job wasn’t just a job—but a chance to make a difference every day?
At The James L. West Senior Day Program, we provide a unique environment where older adults who are living with dementia spend the day participating in social activities, receiving meals and needed care in a location designed just for them. We see the unique individual before the diagnosis, and we design our program to give each participant the opportunity to have meaningful interaction in a secure location where they can feel comfort and a sense of belonging. We are seeking compassionate, dependable Care Attendants to provide support and care for older adults living with dementia.
What You’ll Do
As a Care Attendant, you will be the reason someone living with dementia feels welcome, valued, supported, and feels a sense of belonging when they attend our program. You will be a difference-maker in their life as well as their family as you:
Greet participants and their families.
Encourage participants to join in social activities.
Assist participants with toileting as needed and provide incontinence care if required.
Provide transfer assistance.
Set up, serve, and monitor mealtimes.
Observe participants for safety and fall prevention.
Ensure daily cleanliness of our building while completing housekeeping functions and ensuring all infection control procedures are followed.
Assist with and lead life enrichment programming.
Communicate any changes in condition to nurse and/or designee.
Respond calmly, politely, and appropriately to participant needs and family requests including in emergency or urgent situations.
Training & Support That Sets You Up for Success
We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional support. That is why we offer:
Paid, on-the-job training
Regular team meetings and honest communication
Comprehensive annual education
Continuous guidance and leadership support
Regular supervisor feedback and annual reviews
Our training ensures you feel confident, prepared, and empowered, especially when caring for individuals living with dementia. You will know what is expected of you and how your role impacts our program each day.
Schedule & Pay
PRN schedules with the possibility of increased hours as our program continues to grow!
Our program currently operates Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.—6 p.m.
Flexible schedules based on your availability.
Pay starts at $14.50/hour and up based on your verifiable experience (or higher with a current CNA license).
We follow Fort Worth ISD for severe weather closings/delays.
Our flexible scheduling allows you to build a meaningful career while maintaining balance.
Why Work at The James L. West Senior Day Program on Harris Parkway?
Work for an organization nationally recognized for dementia care excellence.
Join a well-trained, tenured team who feel pride in the work they do.
We celebrate each other, recognize work anniversaries and milestones as well as our annual Adult Day Services Week.
A chance to make a real difference—every single shift.
Grow professionally in a supportive, mission-centered environment.
Terrific opportunity to get experience while in school for social work, gerontology, nursing or other healthcare careers.
There is joy each day at the Senior Day Program! Participants and staff enjoy dressing up for theme days, celebrating, and wearing jeans on Friday.
If you have a heart for service and want to be part of something meaningful, we would love to meet you.Qualifications: You Are:
Passionate about working with older adults and individuals with memory loss
Empathetic, patient, and calm under pressure
Energetic, creative, and flexible in group and one-on-one settings
Comfortable with personal care assistance
A dependable team player with a strong sense of purpose
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required and 18 years old
Prior experience in dementia care, senior care, or adult day programs strongly preferred
CNA or HHA certification a plus, but not required
CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire)
Ability to lift and assist individuals safely
Must pass background check, drug screen, and TB/health clearance
Why Join James L. West Senior Day Program?
Be part of a mission-driven team changing lives through compassionate memory care
Enjoy rewarding, meaningful work where you see the impact every day
Access to specialized dementia care training and continuing education
Balanced work hours—no nights or weekends (varies by program)
Competitive pay and benefits package
A respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
Apply today to start changing lives!
The James L. West Alzheimer’s Center is a not-for-profit organization founded on the love and compassion of Eunice P. West, who witnessed the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on her husband, Fort Worth business leader and philanthropist, James L. West. The West Center has been a pioneer from inception and is one of only a few comprehensive nonprofit Alzheimer's Centers of its kind nationwide. In addition to providing dignified and considerate care to those who live with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, the West Center also offers a variety of programs for those who care for loved ones living with the disease.
The James L. West Alzheimer's Center is also home to a senior adult day program that offers day time relief to caregivers who work outside of the home or need time to rest or run errands. The program allows socialization in a safe environment, where participants are cared for while their loved ones are away.
The concept that every phase of life is an opportunity to grow and learn new things, uniquely positions the West Center to serve as a community resource for research, education and training. Our affiliations with medical schools, nursing schools and even high schools have resulted in many medical professionals entering their fields with a healthy perspective on the complexities of caring for the aged.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
The James L. West Alzheimer’s Center is a not-for-profit organization founded on the love and compassion of Eunice P. West, who witnessed the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on her husband, Fort Worth business leader and philanthropist, James L. West. The West Center has been a pioneer from inception and is one of only a few comprehensive nonprofit Alzheimer's Centers of its kind nationwide. In addition to providing dignified and considerate care to those who live with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, the West Center also offers a variety of programs for those who care for loved ones living with the disease.
The James L. West Alzheimer's Center is also home to a senior adult day program that offers day time relief to caregivers who work outside of the home or need time to rest or run errands. The program allows socialization in a safe environment, where participants are cared for while their loved ones are away.
The concept that every phase of life is an opportunity to grow and learn new things, uniquely positions the West Center to serve as a community resource for research, education and training. Our affiliations with medical schools, nursing schools and even high schools have resulted in many medical professionals entering their fields with a healthy perspective on the complexities of caring for the aged.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
