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Great Place to Work®, an independent employee satisfaction research consulting firm, has certified Silverado Senior Living as a Great Place to Work for the seventh consecutive year!
What does our staff say?More than 1,900 employees were surveyed about roughly 60 elements of their experience on the job. Employees from throughout the company shared their experiences on topics such as pride in Silverado’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference and feeling their work has special meaning. Here are a few highlights that show what our staff say about their workplace…
91%
My work has special meaning: This is not “just a job”
89%
When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride
90%
I feel good about the ways we communicate to the community
89%
I feel I make
a difference
here
“At Silverado, we’ve always believed that exceptional care begins with the people who provide it,” said Loren Shook, President, CEO, and Chairman. “That’s why we set out from the start to create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and part of something meaningful. Being recognized by Great Place to Work year after year is more than an honor — it’s proof that when you invest in your team, you transform lives.”
“We applaud Silverado for seeking certification and releasing its employees’ feedback,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, of Great Place to Work’s senior care affiliate Activated Insights. “These ratings measure its capacity to earn its own employees’ trust and create a great workplace for high performance.”
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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
Silverado Hermann Park is a Assisted Living — TYPE B located in Houston, TX at 5600 Chenevert Street. This facility holds a 4.5-star Google rating based on 73 reviews.
View Full Silverado Hermann Park Profile → See all openings at Silverado Hermann Park →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 $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.
Facility Snapshot
5600 Chenevert Street, Houston, TX 77004
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