Description Who We Are: Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the trusted name in upscale retirement living in Houston’s prestigious Galleria/Tanglewood area. As the oldest Life Plan Community in the region, we’re a not-for-profit community operated by Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc., dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults of all faiths. We offer luxurious independent living, combined with a seamless continuum of care including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation all on a single campus. Who You Are: We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a CNA in our Independent Living. This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community. Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we’re looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve. Essential Functions: 1. Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. Assistance may range from total to partial to stand by depending upon physical and cognitive ability of resident. 2. Assist residents in and out of bed and chair or wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt (gait belt). May require the assistance of another aide, depending on weight and physical abilities. May require the use of a mechanical lift to move the resident. 3. Assist residents in bathing as assigned. 4. Assist residents in dressing or undressing. Fold or hang clean items and place soiled items in hamper (family laundry) or lined barrel (facility laundry). 5. Assist residents in using bathroom and peri care. May be required to provide, remove and clean bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes. 6. Take vital signs of residents, e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate and record information. 7. Assist residents to dining area for meals or provide meals in room, as resident prefers. May be required to assist in tray setup and feeding of residents and documenting intake of nourishment. Serve between meal nourishment and assist as needed. Record amount eaten. Except when contraindicated, maintain clean pitcher and cup, and fresh water at bedside of each resident. 8. Remove soiled bedding and replace with clean linens as needed. 9. Assist in personal grooming of residents, e.g. brushing hair, teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails. Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to assure that each resident is clean and neat. 10. If resident is unable to reposition self, aide may be required to turn and reposition resident intermittently. 11. May be required to clean equipment such as bedpans, basins and empty catheter bags. 12. Maintain each bedside unit in neat and orderly condition. Clean table surfaces as needed. Store personal items such as dentures, eyeglasses, combs, brushes in sanitary and convenient manner. 13. Make continuous observ
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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
$17.76/hr ($36,941/yr).
The typical range is $17.00 – $21.53/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$31,366/yr
Houston Median$36,941/yr
Experienced (90th)$46,155/yr
vs. National Median-6.6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.