Hospice Certified Nurse Aide (23994)

Cantex Continuing Care Network · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Description Location: This position will be covering Livingston, TX territory Benefits: • Highly competitive compensation • Generous 401K with matching contributions • Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth • Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Over-productivity pay • Employee recognition program with financial rewards • Mileage reimbursement • Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides personal care and supportive services to hospice patients in their place of residence in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. The CNA works under the supervision of a nurse and supports patients with activities of daily living while promoting patient comfort, dignity, and safety. The CNA plays an important role in supporting hospice patients and families by assisting with daily care needs and reporting changes in patient condition to the clinical team. This role requires strong patient care skills, compassion, reliability, and the ability to work as part of the hospice care team. Qualifications Qualifications: Current state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required Hospice, home health, long-term care, or healthcare experience preferred Strong communication and patient care skills Ability to follow patient care plans and instructions from nursing staff Ability to work independently in a home or facility setting Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Essential Functions: Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the plan of care Document patient care and observations accurately and timely Report changes in patient condition or environment to supervising nurse Promote patient safety, comfort, dignity, and independence Maintain a clean and safe patient environment Follow infection control and safety procedures in all patient care activities Assist with safe transfers and mobility using proper lifting techniques Attend in-service training and maintain CNA certification requirements Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members Follow company policies, procedures, and patient care standards Perform other related duties as assigned Excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. HCBSLP

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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.

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 $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr

Houston Median $23,442/yr

Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr

vs. National Median -34.5%

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