Occupational Therapist

Little Miracles · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

(job location: Grand Forks, ND) Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) If you’re an Occupational Therapist who loves helping kids build independence and confidence in their everyday lives, this is the right place for you. At Little Miracles, you’ll join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real impact both in the clinic and beyond. About Little Miracles Little Miracles, Inc. is a therapist-run organization located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, offering both pediatric therapy services and licensed childcare. Our integrated approach allows our therapists the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers and serve children within their natural environment. We’ve built a workplace where clinicians feel supported, families feel cared for, and kids can truly thrive. Compensation Salary: $70,000 – $100,000 $5,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus Performance-based bonus opportunities Benefits & Support Hands-on mentorship and ongoing clinical support Employer-subsidized health insurance Dental coverage Aflac plan options 401(k) with employer match Paid time off Paid Holidays Annual continuing education stipend CPR, AED & First Aid certification provided Childcare discount Schedule Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM No evenings or weekends Schedules are developed in partnership with each clinician to ensure consistency of care while supporting individual needs. What You’ll Do Evaluate and treat pediatric clients with a variety of developmental needs Support skill development related to daily living, sensory processing, and motor function Collaborate closely with speech therapists, physical therapists, and childcare providers Educate and partner with families to promote carry over at home Maintain organized documentation and manage caseload effectively Qualifications Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Dakota Strong communication and relationship-building skills Organized, dependable, and flexible Team-oriented with a positive, solution-focused mindset Passion for working with children and families Ability to pass a background check You’ll Thrive Here If You: Enjoy thinking creatively to help kids reach milestones Want to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting Value a positive, energetic workplace culture Are looking for a long-term role where you can grow

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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 $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.