Caregiver

Windermere Estates Senior Living · HOUSTON, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Perks and Benefits*: * Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter * 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution * Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000 * Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000 * Access to earned wages prior to payday * Generous PTO Plan * Career Development * An employee engaged scheduling system * Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits * Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace * WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment? *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status: Summary: As a Resident Assistant for our community, you are a key member of an amazing team, enhancing the lives of our residents. By providing consistent and quality care, our caregiving team ensures our residents live meaningful life.: Essential Functions: * Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility * Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance * Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary * Assists in the dining room during resident meal times * Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and assists with those activities as needed * Assists in the cleanliness of the community, including straightening resident beds, emptying resident garbage, and tidies resident rooms daily and as needed * Assists with resident laundry per shift guidelines Minimum Eligibility Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting is preferred. * Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members. * Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. * Able to pass the necessary tests (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers, etc.) if required by state regulations. Why You Should Work With Us: As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer. Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you! Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

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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

Windermere Estates Senior Living is a Assisted Living — TYPE B located in HOUSTON, TX at 11246 FALLBROOK. This facility holds a 4.4-star Google rating based on 51 reviews.

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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.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 4.4 (51 reviews)
Flood Zone X
Facility Type Assisted Living — TYPE B

11246 FALLBROOK, HOUSTON, TX 77065

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