Flexible Schedule | Weekly Pay | Kingwood, Humble, & Surrounding Areas Are you a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful difference in patients' daily lives? Join BrightStar Care of Kingwood/Humble, where you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence, improve functional abilities, and safely perform everyday activities in the comfort of their homes. Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or supplemental hours, we offer the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you. At BrightStar Care, we uphold a Higher Standard of Care by supporting both our clients and our clinicians. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where healthcare professionals can thrive while delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Why Join BrightStar Care? Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Weekly pay with direct deposit Medical, dental, and vision insurance IRA retirement benefits Employee referral bonus program Career growth and advancement opportunities Mobile clock-in/out and electronic charting Supportive leadership team and clinical oversight Position Summary The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve functional independence and quality of life. Services are provided in home health settings and focus on helping patients safely perform activities of daily living (ADLs), improve upper extremity function, and adapt to physical limitations. Responsibilities Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings Assess patients' ability to perform activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and household tasks Develop therapeutic interventions to improve functional mobility, coordination, strength, cognition, and independence Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to promote safety and independence Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, home safety, and proper use of adaptive equipment Identify safety concerns and fall risks within the home environment and recommend appropriate interventions Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve established goals Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care Communicate changes in patient condition and treatment response to the physician and Director of Nursing Complete accurate clinical documentation, progress reports, and discharge summaries in a timely manner Treat clients, families, caregivers, and team members with professionalism, courtesy, and respect Qualifications Master's Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program Current Occupational Therapist license in the state where services are provided Successful completion of all state-required licensing requirements Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist Home health or community-based experience preferred Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality Join Our Team If you're passionate about helping patients maintain independence and improve their quality of life while enjoying a flexible work schedule, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving lives every day. BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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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
$10.97/hr ($22,818/yr).
The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$20,613/yr
Houston Median$22,818/yr
Experienced (90th)$30,597/yr
vs. National Median-34.6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.