Our* Dialysis Unit *has 55 beds and 230 employees; the Dialysis unit at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences. *Ideal candidate *will have a High School Diploma and Certified Hemodialysis Technician with at least 2 years of Dialysis experience. *Working Hours: *The working hours will be Day shift - 10 hrs. per shift , alternating weekends and holidays. *At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.* * Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week * Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage * Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals * Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs * Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service * Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans * Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program * Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups * Job Competencies: * - Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse - Contributes to patient comfort and overall outcomes of care - Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to identify and address patient needs - Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient mobilization, and admit/discharge processes - Obtains and records vital signs - Updates and retrieves patient information as appropriate - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment - Acts as an active member of the assigned care team *Education* * Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent *Work Experience* * Required: None * Preferred: At least 2 years of Dialysis experience *Licenses and Certifications* * Preferred: Certified Dialysis Technician * CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire *Other Requirements: *Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information * Requisition ID: 180636 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Nights * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000 * FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: No \LI-Onsite
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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.