Caregiver/CNA

The Heritage at Eldridge Parkway · Houston, TX Part Time
$29120 – $33280 / year
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Job Description

Caregiver/CNA - Part Time Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour Job description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Caregiver Department: Operations Location: Community FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Healthcare Caregiver SUMMARY: The Caregiver is responsible for providing professional, compassionate, and quality care for all residents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements and supports resident care plan. Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s). Promptly responds to all resident care needs. Provides for the residents’ physical care including transferring in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and/or automobiles, bathing, performing hygiene tasks, toileting, assisting with meals, and other tasks. Changes bed linens, washes and irons resident’s laundry, and maintains tidiness of residents’ bedrooms, closets, and dresser drawers. Assists with resident room, bathroom, and common area cleanliness, overall facility, and other housekeeping duties as needed. Takes and records, at predetermined intervals, vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure and measures intake as needed. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered. Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to leadership, if delegated to do so by licensed nurse. Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences. Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process. Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests. Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Responds to all emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in Memory Care preferred. Must complete 12 hours of continuing education – provided through community in-services. Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as resident care plan, safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals. Ability to complete incident reports and basic documentation as needed. Must work with other staff towards overall resident care. Ability to report to work at least 15 minutes early to conduct a “walk-through” with previous shift personnel. COMPETENCIES: Teamwork – exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit and maintaining a harmonious work environment. Interpersonal Skills – focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, co-workers, families, and other agencies; interacts with residents with dignity and respect; maintains confidentiality. Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; results-oriented and committed to achieving obje

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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

The Heritage at Eldridge Parkway is a Assisted Living — TYPE B located in Houston, TX at 1725 Eldridge Parkway. This facility holds a 4.3-star Google rating based on 22 reviews.

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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 $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 ★ 4.3 (22 reviews)
Flood Zone X
Facility Type Assisted Living — TYPE B

1725 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77077

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