Resident Care Assistant

Avenue360 Health and Wellness · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

About Avenue360 Health and Wellness Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care. Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston. Our Values PACT We take PRIDE in our work. We have a positive ATTITUDE. We are CURIOUS. We are COMMITTED. We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented. We are a TEAM. We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE Overview : The Resident Care Assistant participates in the direct and indirect care to residents, families, and significant others at the Hospice location. They will operate under the direction of the Resident Care Team Leader. Duties and Responsibilities : Is accountable for the documentation of care provided and status of residents. Is accountable for the resident’s personal care and hygiene, activities, ambulation, safety, nutrition, and hydration. Maintain clean and safe environment for residents. Assist in preparing meals and snacks. Working with volunteers Coordinates and maintain clean and safe environment for residents, oversees meal and snack preparedness. Participates in Quality Assurance projects. Based in experience may be asked to assist as ‘on-call’ staff. Performs other duties as assigned by the Resident Care Team Leader or Director of Omega House. Education, Licensure/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent Successful completion of Nurse Aide program with certification preferred. BLS certification required. Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements: Can work to prescribe nursing standards including the physical demands of standing, walking, and moving most of the time without lifting restrictions. 1 Year experience specific to Persons with AIDS or Hospice Continuing Education and Training Requirements : Participates in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable. PI32d423ba0a57-26172-41283056

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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.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the Houston area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $18.26/hr ($37,981/yr). The typical range is $17.48 – $22.17/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $32,614/yr

Houston Median $37,981/yr

Experienced (90th) $47,341/yr

vs. National Median -10.1%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.