CMA (Houston and surrounding areas)

FRIENDLY FACES SENIOR CARE · Pearland, TX Full Time
$37440 – $58240 / year
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Job Description

Description of the role: The CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) at Friendly Faces Senior Care is responsible for providing medical support to elderly patients in the Houston, Texas and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, coordinating care plans, and monitoring patients' health conditions. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate and patient-centered approach to elderly care. Responsibilities: Assist elderly patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Administer medication and track patients' medication schedules. Coordinate with healthcare providers and family members to develop and implement care plans. Monitor patients' vital signs, record and report any changes in health status to the healthcare team. Assist in providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families. Requirements: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA). Prior experience in elder care or a related healthcare setting. Strong knowledge of medication administration and understanding of proper dosage. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and able to provide empathetic care to elderly individuals. Benefits: At Friendly Faces Senior Care, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation packages. In addition to the hourly rate of $18 - $28 per hour, we provide comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. About the Company: Friendly Faces Senior Care is a leading provider of in-home care for elderly individuals in the Houston, Texas and surrounding areas. We strive to enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing compassionate and professional healthcare services. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for our clients, allowing them to age in place with dignity and respect.

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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.

About This Employer

FRIENDLY FACES SENIOR CARE is a Parent Agency located in Pearland, TX at 2743 Smith Ranch Rd #2004. This facility holds a 3.7-star Google rating based on 3 reviews.

Care services offered: Licensed Home Health Services; Personal Assistance Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

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 $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 3.7 (3 reviews)
Facility Type Parent Agency

2743 Smith Ranch Rd #2004, Pearland, TX 77584

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