Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Assisted Living, PRN

Buckner International · Houston, TX Prn
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Job Description

Location: Houston, TX - Onsite Address: 1321 Park Bayou Drive Houston, TX 77077 Shift: As Needed Job Schedule : Occasional We are seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to join our community committed to delivering outstanding patient care to our residents. As a CNA, you will play a n important role in providing physical and emotional support and assistance that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! What you'll do: Make frequent resident rounds on a regular basis to check the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents. Maintain compliance with Buckner policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, state and federal laws. Assist with the appropriate implementation of the prescribed health care plan. Provide excellent, safe services in care and treatment including: bathing; feeding; oral care; intake of food; dressing; care of hair, nails; moving residents from area to area; responding to calls, etc. Provide broad range of cleaning/sanitary services, including: emptying and/or cleaning of urinals, commodes, bedpans; showers, wheelchairs and other equipment, timely and proficiently. Accurately and timely document Activities for Daily Living (ADL’s), intakes and outputs and other appropriate information on charts What you ’ll bring : High School diploma or GED Texas Nurse Aide Certification Minimum one-year related experience Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements. Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move and assist residents. Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.

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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.

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