Home Health Aide (HHA)

Right at Home North Dallas · Buckingham, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Right at Home North Dallas - Right at Home North Dallas is urgently hiring compassionate Home Health Aides/Caregivers who want to make a real difference every day. If you have experience in assisted living, senior care, nursing homes, home care, or healthcare, we’d love to connect with you. In this role, you’ll provide personalized one‑on‑one care that helps seniors remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home. We match you with clients based on your skills, strengths, and comfort level so you can deliver your best care with confidence. We’re urgently hiring! Home Health Aide/CaregiverPay & Scheduling $15.00–$16.00 per hour Shifts typically assigned at orientation Weekly pay with direct deposit Tapcheck on‑demand pay available Why Home Health Aides/Caregivers Love Working with Right at Home Established, experienced in‑home care agency Caregiver‑centric philosophy that puts YOU first Staff introductions and training for every new client 24/7 support from a responsive office team Flexible scheduling Referral bonuses for recommending great caregivers/CNAs/HHAs Healthcare benefits after 90 days (20 hours/week) Many more caregiver‑focused benefits Home Health Aide/Caregiver Primary Responsibilities Provide companionship and meaningful conversation Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation Offer medication reminders Support with bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care Assist with ambulation and safe transfers Provide Alzheimer’s & Dementia care What We’re Looking For in a Home Health Aide/Caregiver A caregiver who treats seniors and their homes with dignity and respect Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience (facility or in‑home care) Clean background check and drug screen Reliable personal transportation Strong communication skills Preferred: Valid driver’s license and car insurance About Right at Home North Dallas As a caregiver with Right at Home, you’ll build meaningful relationships while providing essential care that truly matters. Your support helps seniors maintain independence and quality of life — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’re dedicated, compassionate, and ready to grow your career, apply today — we are urgently hiring! Award‑Winning Employer Right at Home North Dallas is proud to be the ONLY home care agency in Dallas to earn: Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years Great Place to Work for 2 years Ranked among the Top 100 Home Care Agencies in the Nation Join a team that appreciates your work, supports your growth, and celebrates the difference you make every day.

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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 DFW 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.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

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