Caregiver

At Your Side Home Care Services- Willowbrook · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

At Your Side Home Care Services- Willowbrook - Caregiver Pay Range: $12.50 – $15.00 per hour Job Type: Location: Northwest Houston, TX About the Role We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Caregiver to join our team immediately in Northwest Houston. You will provide essential support to our clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Areas that we service: Cypress, Tomball, Jersey Village, Willowbrook, Champion Forest, Spring, Klein Cy-Fair & surrounding areas. Key Responsibilities Transportation: Provide safe transport for clients to medical appointments, grocery store runs, errands, and lunch pickups. Daily Support: Assist with all ADL's (activities of daily living), including light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing & personal care, and errands. Companionship: Engage in meaningful conversation and activities to support emotional well-being. Communication: Provide regular updates on the client’s status and well-being. Requirements (Must Have) Experience: At least 1 year of caregiver experience (personal/private, in home care or a facility setting). Transportation: Must have your own personal vehicle with a valid driver’s license. Insurance: Proof of active auto insurance is required (transportation is a primary duty). Background: Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen. Reliability: Strong work ethic and a history of being on time. Current CPR/First Aid certification Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have but not required) Bilingual: Spanish speaking is a significant plus. CNA or HHA certification. Memory Care experience a plus! Why Join Us? Immediate Start: We have shifts available right now. Competitive starting pay with room for growth. The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of local seniors and families.

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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.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $17.76/hr ($36,941/yr). The typical range is $17.00 – $21.53/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $31,366/yr

Houston Median $36,941/yr

Experienced (90th) $46,155/yr

vs. National Median -6.6%

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