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Caregiver

Alumni Home Care · Houston, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Job Summary Alumni Home Care is a boutique home care agency that puts our Caregivers first. As a Caregiver, you will be a critical member of our growing team, with a direct line to the agency owner and opportunities for advancement. Pay Range : $15 / hour base. Bonuses Offered : Sign-on bonus, short shift bonus (up to $35 an hour), employee referral bonus, year end performance bonus. Quick Hiring Process: Response within minutes, virtual interviews, paid orientation. Shift Options : Full-time, Part-time, Short Shifts, 12 Hour Shifts. Locations : Inner Loop / Central Houston, West University, Bellaire, Galleria, Memorial / West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, and more. Perfect For : Experienced Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs). Why Join Alumni Home Care? We move fast (and pay you for your time) Virtual interviews scheduled within 24 hours of your application. Orientation scheduled within 3 business days. Paid for orientation. Sign on bonus for new hires. Industry-leading compensation and benefits Competitive hourly pay ($15 hourly base). Eligible for sign-on and retention bonus, paid at 1 and 3 months. Flexible scheduling—morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available. Short shift premium wages of over $30 per hour. Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and take care of yourself. Holiday pay for working holidays. Overtime pay when you pick up extra hours. Mileage reimbursement for driving between clients. Referral bonuses when you recommend qualified candidates who join our team. Same-day access to your earned wages through TapCheck—get paid when you need it, not just on payday. Career growth and development You will be a founding member of our team, given priority in scheduling and a real say in shaping company culture. Paid professional training to enhance your skills. Real advancement opportunities as we grow—the skilled Caregivers we hire today will have opportunities to take on leadership roles tomorrow. The support you deserve Thoughtful client matching based on your skills, personality, and availability. Office staff who truly listen and work around your schedule. 1-on-1 care assignments so you can build meaningful relationships with clients. A team environment where you're valued, not just a number. Responsibilities and Duties As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for ensuring clients receive the critical assistance outlined in their personalized care plans. Day-to-day responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Personal care assistance: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting. Mobility support: transfers, walking assistance, range of motion exercises. Medication reminders. Meal planning and preparation. Light housekeeping. Companionship and emotional support—sometimes the conversation is the care. Transportation assistance for appointments and errands (as needed). Care for clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and movement disorders. Observation and communication: reporting changes in client condition to our care team. What We're Looking For Required qualifications: At least 1 year of professiona

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the Houston area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

About This Employer

Alumni Home Care is a Parent Agency located in Houston, TX at 2990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 270.

Care services offered: Personal Assistance Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $18.26/hr ($37,981/yr). The typical range is $17.48 – $22.17/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $32,614/yr

Houston Median $37,981/yr

Experienced (90th) $47,341/yr

vs. National Median -10.1%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.