Residential Assisted Living House Manager
Location: Arlington, TX (In-Person | On-Site Role) Pay: Competitive — based on experience (to be discussed) Type: Full-Time | Salaried Posted: July 2026
This Is Not a 9-to-5
Our assisted living is a small, nurse-owned residential care home housing up to 6-8 seniors. We are intimate, intentional, and deeply committed to the people in our care. And we need a House Manager who leads with that same conviction.
This role is the operational backbone of our home. You are the person who makes sure everything runs — not just during business hours, but when staff calls out at 11pm, when a resident’s family has a concern on a Sunday, when a state inspector shows up unannounced, and when the grocery run didn’t happen and dinner still needs to be on the table.
If you are looking for a structured, predictable schedule — this is not the role for you. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where your work directly impacts the lives of elderly residents — keep reading.
What This Job Actually Looks Like
You are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a licensed residential assisted living home. That means:
Staffing & Scheduling
· Building and managing caregiver schedules across all shifts
· Finding coverage when staff calls out — including being the backup yourself when necessary
· Interviewing, onboarding, and orienting new caregivers
· Holding staff accountable to care standards, attendance, and documentation requirements
· Coaching and correcting in real time, with compassion and directness
· Conducting monthly staff meetings / in-service training
Payroll & HR
· Tracking caregiver hours accurately and submitting payroll on time
· Maintaining employee files and documentation
· Managing PTO, schedule changes, and staff concerns
· Escalating HR issues to ownership appropriately and promptly
Menu Planning & Nutrition
· Planning weekly menus using our dietician approved software, that are nutritious, appealing, and accommodate individual resident dietary needs and restrictions
· Grocery shopping and managing household food inventory
· Coordinating meal preparation and ensuring meals are served on time, every day, every meal
· Adapting menus for residents with diabetes, dysphagia, weight concerns, or other clinical needs
Household Operations
· Overseeing housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance of the home to a high standard
· Managing vendor relationships — maintenance, supply deliveries, medical equipment
· Keeping inventory of household and medical supplies and reordering proactively
· Ensuring the home always looks, smells, and feels like a place someone is proud to live in
Regulatory & Compliance
· Maintaining facility documentation in compliance with Texas HHSC Type B Assisted Living regulations
· Keeping resident files, care plans, and incident reports current and accurate
· Preparing the facility for state surveys and licensing inspections
· Completing and submitting required reports on time, without reminders (monthly fire drills, HVAC inspections, fire suppression / fire extinguishers, emergency supplies, etc.)
· Coordinating with our delegating RN on medication oversight and nursing assessments
· Staying current on regulatory changes that affect operations
Resident & Family Relations
· Serving as a point of contact for resident families
· Communicating with professionalism
· Building trust — with residents, with families, and with the team
Financial Oversight
· Managing the household operating budget and petty cash
· Tracking expenses and flagging variances to ownership
· Ensuring cost-conscious purchasing without compromising quality of care
The Reality of This Role
Some weeks will be long. Some situations will be hard. You may have to make difficult calls, have uncomfortable conversations, and carry the weight of a home that depends on you to hold it together.
You will also get to be part of something that truly matters. You will know every resident by name, know their stories, celebrate their birthdays, and advocate for their dignity every single day. That is not something many jobs can offer.
The right person for this role doesn’t separate the operational from the personal. They understand that a well-run schedule, a clean kitchen, and a fully staffed shift is the care. Every system you put in place protects a resident. Every gap you close is a person kept safe.
Who We’re Looking For
You are someone who:
· Runs toward problems, not away from them. When something breaks down — a call-out, a compliance issue, a family complaint — you address it head-on, communicate clearly, and fix it.
· Holds the standard even when it’s inconvenient. You don’t cut corners because no one is looking. You hold yourself and your team to the same bar every single shift.
· Is comfortable with participation in family meetings. This role requires both operational precision and deep human empathy — often on the same day.
· Leads from the front. You don’t ask your team to do anything you wouldn’t do yourself. On a hard day, you might be making a bed, covering a shift, or mopping a floor.
· Communicates with confidence and care. With staff, with families, with ownership, and with regulators. You can deliver hard news without flinching and receive feedback without shutting down.
· Brings calm to chaos. In a residential care home, things will go sideways. Your residents and your team need a manager who is steady under pressure.
Minimum Qualifications
· Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in assisted living, residential care, or a related healthcare management role (required)
· Working knowledge of Texas HHSC Type B Assisted Living regulations strongly preferred
· Experience with staff scheduling, payroll processing, and basic HR functions
· Ability to plan menus and oversee meal preparation for residents with varied dietary needs
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
· Proficiency with or willingness to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems
· Valid driver’s license (grocery shopping and supply runs are part of this role)
· Ability to pass a background check / drug screen
· Food handler certification required or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
What We Offer
· Competitive salary based on experience
· Two weeks paid PTO
· Paid orientation and onboarding — we invest in your success from day one
· A small, mission-driven environment where your leadership directly shapes outcomes
· Direct access to and support from a nurse owner who is invested in your growth
· The opportunity to help build and scale a care home that is doing things the right way
· Free parking
A Word From Our Owner
“Our residents are someone’s mother, someone’s father — people who have lived full lives and deserve to be treated that way. Not processed. Not managed. Known, honored, and cared for with intention. The House Manager is the person who makes that possible every single day. I’m looking for a leader who feels the weight of that responsibility — and shows up for it anyway.”
How to Apply
If this role resonates with you — if you read the hard parts and thought “I’ve done this before and I’d do it again” — we want to hear from you.
Submit your resume and a brief note (a few sentences is fine) about your experience managing a residential or assisted living environment and what draws you to this kind of work.
Email: [email protected]
Applications submitted without a personal note will not be considered. We want to know who you are as a leader, not just where you’ve worked.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and residents.
Pay: $41,600.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- You have reviewed the job description. Are you willing and able to meet the expectations of this role?
- Is the compensation range offered for this position acceptable to you?
- Why should we consider you for this role?
Work Location: In person
