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Job Description
The Rising Stars initiative recognizes outstanding Belmont Village employees who have risen through the ranks due to their dedication to service and our seniors. A new group of Belmont Village Rising Stars and their stories are featured on a regular basis on our careers page and posters are distributed to each of our communities to recognize individual career achievements among teams.
To learn more about team members who have experienced career growth at Belmont Village communities nationwide, check out the interviews below!
CHEF MANAGER – ALISO VIEJO
ABOUT Alex: Alex started his career at Belmont Village as a Cook and was promoted to Sous Chef at another Belmont Village community before being promoted to a traveling Sous Chef. With his success in that role, he started the Chef Manager-in- Training program and was promoted to Chef Manager and has been in that role at 3 separate Belmont Village communities. When he is not working, Alex enjoys barbecuing and some fun swimming pool time.
What was the first step you took in expressing your interest in career advancement at Belmont Village?
“I worked hard every day and got the attention of my regional manager of which I expressed my interest in career growth. Through hard work and requesting to take on more responsibilities, I was able to prove I was serious.”
How is Belmont Village inspiring you for the next step in your career?
“Having the opportunity to train others in our Chef Manager in Training program has inspired me to become a Multi-Unit Chef Manager as my next step for advancement. The opportunities to grow at this company are truly inspiring.”
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – WEST LAKE HILLS
ABOUT Candice: Candice started her career at Belmont Village as a H.R. Generalist at our Turtle Creek community and was later promoted to Sr. Administrative Assistant. After applying for and successfully completing our Executive Director in Training program, she was promoted to Executive Director. When she is not working, Candice enjoys traveling, shopping, and anything self-care related.
What advice do you have for other employees who are eager to experience career growth at Belmont Village?
“Go for it! Make sure the appropriate parties are aware of your career goals and gain as much exposure as you can to various departments and corporate team members – make it known and show you want it!”
How has working at Belmont Village changed you as a person?
“I am more empathic with our staff – they juggle and balance many things outside of caring for our residents all while giving top-notch care. They inspire me every day to continue to make Belmont Village a great place to work.”
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE SERVICES – BUFFALO GROVE
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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
BELMONT VILLAGE WEST UNIVERSITY TENANT, LLC is a Assisted Living — TYPE B located in HOUSTON, TX at 2929 W HOLCOMBE BLVD. This facility holds a 4.5-star Google rating based on 63 reviews.
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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).
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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2929 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77025
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