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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Houston, TX

FRIENDLY FACES SENIOR CARE · Pearland, TX Full Time

Job Description

Talent by Friendly Faces Workforce Solutions, LLC is recruiting on behalf of a home health client. PRN, contract, full-time, and part-time opportunities may be available. Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Houston area. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that impact their ability to perform daily activities. This position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary options available. Key Responsibilities: - Evaluate patients' functional abilities, limitations, and needs through comprehensive assessments. - Develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' independence and quality of life. - Implement therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive skills, upper extremity function, and adaptive techniques. - Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes. - Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, and techniques to maximize independence. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory requirements. - Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. - Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to remain current with best practices in occupational therapy. Qualifications: - Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. - Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Texas (must be obtained prior to employment). - Previous home health experience preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply. - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with patients and families. Skills: - Knowledge of rehabilitation principles related to activities of daily living, cognitive function, and adaptive equipment. - Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. - Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

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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.

About This Employer

FRIENDLY FACES SENIOR CARE is a Parent Agency located in Pearland, TX at 2743 Smith Ranch Rd #2004. This facility holds a 3.7-star Google rating based on 3 reviews.

Care services offered: Licensed Home Health Services; Personal Assistance Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

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.