Program Assistant (Long-Term Care)

ASSURANCEJ HOMECARE SERVICES INC · HOUSTON, TX Full Time
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Job Description

About Company: AssuranceJ Homecare Services, Inc. is a premier home health care agency who totally cares for the health and well-being of our clients. As a health care provider, we understand the importance of recovery and quality living of your loved ones. Therefore, our agency offers a prospect of cost-effective and quality services for short-term rehabilitation. The excellent care that is essential to your loved ones’ delicate health condition is what we sincerely provide. We offer health care programs designed according to the individual needs of our clients. By assessing their specific condition and preferences, we provide services that are extended in a customized way. With the help of our vast resources and professional team of specialists, we are able to meet each of our client’s needs. Serving all sorts of clients regardless of their race, age, gender, status and health condition are what motivates us to continually pursue health care excellence. To ensure all treatments and procedures are administered as per Plan of Care, our staff members will work directly with your own physician. We also recognize the importance of client’s family and other care providers who are involved in the rehabilitation process. Therefore, we will work hand in hand with them to fully maximize our client’s sure recovery. At the heart of everything we do lies a commitment to deliver excellence with unwavering assurance and genuine compassion. We believe in upholding the highest standards while remaining deeply connected to the human side of our mission. Whether it’s through innovation, service, or care — our focus is on making a meaningful difference, one experience at a time. About the Role: The Program Assistant (Long-Term Care) plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of long-term care facilities, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. This position involves working closely with elderly and disabled individuals, providing assistance with their daily activities and fostering a nurturing environment. The Program Assistant will also be responsible for conducting site visits and internal audits to verify compliance with care standards and regulations. By effectively managing workloads and maintaining accurate documentation, the Program Assistant contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the care program. Ultimately, this role is vital in enhancing the quality of life for residents and ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with elderly or disabled individuals in a care setting. Strong organizational and workload management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in geriatric care or related field. Experience in internal auditing or compliance monitoring. Basic knowledge of mathematics for documentation and reporting purposes. Responsibilities: Assist patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Conduct regular home visits to monitor care quality and compliance with regulations. Perform internal audits to verify doc

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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

ASSURANCEJ HOMECARE SERVICES INC is a Parent Agency located in HOUSTON, TX at 11602 BURDINE STREET SUITE B. This facility holds a 4.9-star Google rating based on 43 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 $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.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 4.9 (43 reviews)
Facility Type Parent Agency

11602 BURDINE STREET SUITE B, HOUSTON, TX 77035

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