CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Trinity, TX

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Job Description

Ready to take control of your schedule? Start your DirectCare Shifts application and you will be on your way to a better work- life balance in no time. Apply today, start tomorrow! What you need: CNA Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Texas Flexible Work Schedules: 8hr shift 12hr shift Day shift Night shift Overnight shift Weekends Monday to Friday Holidays Short-Term placement Long-Term placement Why DirectCare Shifts? At DirectCare Shifts we are empowering healthcare pro's to work on their terms. DirectCare Shifts offers a simplified approach to staffing. We match qualified healthcare pro's like you with shifts at facilities that we have partnered with. Do you want consistency? And guaranteed work? Consider our short-term or long-term placements. Do you prefer the flexibility and freedom of working with multiple facilities? We have per-diem shifts for you! No matter what your preferences are DirectCare Shifts has the platform to connect you with facilities in your area. With DirectCare Shifts, you'll get the pay, flexibility, and consistency that you deserve! What you can expect from DirectCare Shifts: Next Day Pay options Weekly Direct Deposit Flexibility to pick your own schedule - No shift minimums PRN and Placement options available Referral Bonus Program Holiday and Hazard Pay Access to our Direct Care Pro Support Team who will be there to help you get through the hiring and credentialing process to your first shift and will stay with you during your time with us. We look forward to working with you! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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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.