Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Skilled Nursing, Full Time

Buckner International · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway Place Location: Houston, TX - Onsite Address: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077 Shift: 12 Hours – 7:00p - 7:00a Job Schedule : Full Time We are seeking a Certified Nursing Aide to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing physical and emotional support, assistance for activities of daily living (A.D.L’s) for residents, to promote the greatest functional level possible . Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! What You’ll Do: Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan. Make frequent resident rounds on a regular basis to check the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents. Provide excellent, safe services in care and treatment including: bathing; feeding; oral care; intake of food; dressing; care of hair and nails; moving residents from area to area; responding to calls, etc. Provide a 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. Wake residents, assist with morning grooming and move resident to dining room as needed. Change soiled and unsoiled linen; distribute clean towels frequently throughout shift. Ensure resident safety by immediately detecting, correcting and reporting situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries. Observe and immediately report resident reactions and changes in condition; take and record vital signs, as required. Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary. Pick up meal trays timely; distribute snacks daily. Encourage and actively participate in restorative measures; assist in activities. Professionally intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper facility harmony and resident safety. Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested. Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information. What you ’ll bring : Current Nursing Assistant Certification CPR/First Aid certified High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) plus a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English. Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people. Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift. Requires ability to walk, sit, and stand sometimes for prolonged periods of time. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe

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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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