CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Pittsburg

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Job Description

Direct Care Source is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for immediate placement in Pittsburg facilities. Take control of your schedule and enjoy flexible work options with guaranteed pay and support.

What You'll Do

  • Provide direct patient care at partnered healthcare facilities
  • Work shifts including 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am rotations
  • Choose between full-time placements, short-term, long-term, or per-diem shifts
  • Support multiple facilities or maintain consistency with one preferred location

Requirements

  • Current CNA certification in good standing with the State of Texas
  • Ability to start immediately with 4-week placements available
  • Flexibility to work various shift times and scheduling preferences

Benefits

  • Next day pay options and weekly direct deposit available
  • Full schedule flexibility with no shift minimums required
  • Holiday and hazard pay offered at select facilities with Baylor Pay options
  • Dedicated Direct Care Pro Support Team assists with hiring, credentialing, and ongoing support
  • Referral bonus program available for qualified referrals

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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 $18.26/hr ($37,981/yr). The typical range is $17.48 – $22.17/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $32,614/yr
Houston Median $37,981/yr
Experienced (90th) $47,341/yr
vs. National Median -10.1%

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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