CNA

Avir at Treemont · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Avir at Treemont - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - 6a-2p Join our Night Shift Team at Avir at Treemont! We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Night Shift team at Avir at Treemont in Houston, Texas. As a CNA at Avir, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, providing top-notch care and support while working closely with our dedicated healthcare team. What You'll Do: • Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and more • Provide toileting assistance and turn and reposition residents as needed • Answer call lights promptly and courteously to determine resident needs • Assist residents with walking and transportation, using a gait belt for all transfers and ambulation • Monitor vital signs, weights, and intake and output as directed • Provide catheter care as required • Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents About Our Ideal Candidate: • Must be listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry, or become certified within four months of hire • Ability to work independently, stay organized, and remain calm under pressure • Patience, tact, and a positive attitude with residents, families, and staff • Comfort working with residents who are ill, disabled, elderly, or at times upset • Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and safely assist with resident transfers Exciting Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistants: • Competitive compensation • Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday! • 401k with a match! • Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program • Health insurance for the entire family! • Scrubs on Wheels • Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting • Exceptional Corporate Support Why Choose Avir at Treemont? • We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and understood • Our leadership teams embrace our "Your Voice" philosophy • Avir Trilogy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring individuals without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status If you're a dedicated and compassionate CNA looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to 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 $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.