CNA/HHA

Good Shepherd Hospice · Fort Worth, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for a CNA serving patients and their families in Ft. Worth and surrounding communities. The ideal candidate must be passionate about providing quality care and excellent service to patients and their families. Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred The CNA assists the patient and family in achieving physical and emotional comfort as outlined in the patient's plan of care Provides support services under the supervision of our clinical supervisors Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients and their families Certified by the state of where services are being provided as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, home health or geriatric care preferred (but not required for the right candidate) Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care Can successfully pass background checks Can successfully pass background checks & drug screen

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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 DFW 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 DFW 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.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $18.53/hr ($38,542/yr). The typical range is $17.96 – $21.73/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $35,859/yr

DFW Median $38,542/yr

Experienced (90th) $49,088/yr

vs. National Median -8.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.