Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (22824)

Cantex Continuing Care Network · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Description We are actively hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our high-performing healthcare team. If you are a compassionate caregiver looking for CNA jobs near you with flexible scheduling, career growth, and a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you. As a CNA, you will provide hands-on patient care, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), and play a critical role in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity in a skilled nursing setting. Benefits: Competitive Wages 401k with match Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays Short-Term Disability Life Insurance Tuition & CEU Reimbursement Work today & get paid tomorrow with PayActiv Rewards & Recognition Program Qualifications Responsibilities: Deliver direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using safe lifting techniques Monitor, observe, and report changes in patient condition to the Charge Nurse Accurately document patient care and daily activities in accordance with regulations Support and follow individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment Ensure medical equipment and devices are clean, charged, and functioning properly Participate in shift handoffs, team communication, and ongoing training Follow all state, federal, and facility policies and procedures Promote patient dignity, independence, and safety at all times Requirements: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required) Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients safely Strong teamwork, reliability, and patient-first mindset Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. cnanr We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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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.