Resident Care Technician- Kingwood (PRN/On-Call))

Novellus · Houston, TX Part Time
$35174 – $35174 / year
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Job Description

About the role Novellus Kingwood is looking for a competent Resident Care Technician provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Coordinator/ Director based on an evaluation of resident needs. Current need is for on-call only, however this may transition into a regular part-time/full-time opportunity in the future. Work Schedule/ Shift PRN/On-call, as needed (Please note with your application, your availability. Shifts are typically AM:6a-2:30p, PM: 2p-10:30p, NOC: 10p-6:30a) Compensation Starting at $13.00/hour What you'll do Provides companion care as listed on resident’s plan of care. Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident. Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care. Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s plan of care. May be requested to accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Manager, Wellness Nurse, or Director. Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care. Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events. Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse. May be requested to assist in collecting specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse. Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activities Manager and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse Instructions. May assist in resident meal service, based on community needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills. Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills. Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds. Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings. Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures. High school diploma required. Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.

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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.

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