Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Adult IDD clients in Houston

Soundly Speaking Therapy Services · Houston, TX Part Time
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Adult IDD clients in Houston Requirements: Ability to learn on the job and have the ability to utilize and augment the materials we provide Associates in an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants Texas-issued Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License A day in the life of one of our therapists can look like: Traveling to our clients’ homes and providing individually tailored therapy. Documenting therapy visits and contacting families and case managers to share updates Adjusting the therapy to make sure that there is always progress towards the client’s goals Looking to hire passionate and committed Physical Therapy Assistants who are dedicated to serving adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Houston area. As the 1 adult IDD therapy provider in Texas, Soundly Speaking works closely with dayhab staff and families to serve our inspiring clients ages 21 and up. Soundly Speaking provides both in-person and teletherapy services to our clients. Based on an hourly wage, we expect our Certified Occupational Therapy-Assistants to: Provide high quality therapy in the client’s home and communicate with families about the therapy sessions Communicate weekly with families about goals and progress and monthly communication with case managers Adaptability and teamwork skills Turn in paperwork in a 24 hour timeline Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA, State, and Federal Regulations The opportunity to work with amazing patients in an underserved community Changing patients’ lives by helping them expand their horizons Be a part of a friendly and motivating work environment W2 Part Time position that can turn into a Full Time position over time We are the largest provider of Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy for the adult Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community in Texas. Here at Soundly Speaking we believe God has called us to serve the IDD population, and we lead our employees with kindness and honesty. Our therapists work “To provide needed and deserved therapy to every single qualified IDD adult in Texas while providing compassion for today and hope for tomorrow”. We believe in our 5 core values: Consistently Communicate, Positively Passionate, Radically Reliable, Honorably Honest, and Contagiously Caring. Our therapists follow these values with each and every client, as well as in everyday life. If you are a creative, reliable, and motivated person please apply. Upload your application, cover letter, and resume here and we will be in contact with applicants. DO NOT apply if you do not have a valid Texas-issued Certified Occupational Therapy assistant License. A valid license is obtained after completion of an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy and taking the accredited exam. DO NOT apply if you are not comfortable working with adults in their homes and/or outside of a clinic. If you want to learn more about Soundly Speaking Therapy Services, please visit our website at https://www.soundlyspeakingtherapyservices.com for more information, or email us at Caleb@soundlyspeakingtherapyservices.com.

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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.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

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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