Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Harmony Care Group · Houston, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Harmony Care Group - Here is a unique job description for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Harmony Care at Golfcrest: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care Location: Houston, TX Job Type: PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our long-term care team at Harmony Care at Golfcrest. As a CNA, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. If you are a compassionate and dedicated nursing professional looking to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Key Duties: • Serve as a vital member of our nursing team, providing necessary support for all activities of daily living • Maintain patient stability, monitoring weight and vital signs, and input and output • Communicate any observations in change of resident's status to the nursing team • Perform other job-related duties as required Qualifications: • Valid CNA license in the state of Texas • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to manage residents based on maturity level and factuality Benefits: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • Direct deposit • Paid training and orientation • Continuous professional and clinical training Schedule: • 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available • Alternating weekends and holidays Reasons to join our team: • Competitive salary range: $14-$16.50 per hour • New grad's welcome to apply • Opportunities for professional and clinical training • A supportive community dedicated to your path to recovery If you are a passionate and dedicated CNA looking to join a team that values compassion, care, and community, apply today!

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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.