Nurse Aide Training Program

Granbury Rehab & Nursing · Granbury, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Granbury Rehab & Nursing - CNA Training – Certified Nurse Aide Trainee Avir at Paluxy is excited to announce they're currently hiring compassionate Nurse Aide Trainee's to help provide support to their amazing residents. This is a great paid training opportunity for anyone who would like to become a Certified Nursing Assistant Guaranteed employment as a CNA after training hours are completed! Start as a Hospitality Aide in our facility and get paid to train to become a CNA. Training Includes: Provide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to the plan of care Pass ice, water, linens, etc. Mark and pass supplies, make beds, and help serve plates and drinks to residents at meal times Assist residents with smoking Transport residents to and from activities as well as conduct one-on-one activities with residents. Assist in various cleaning tasks including but not limited to; emptying linen/trash bins, cleaning wheelchairs, or other housekeeping duties. Observe and report any changes in resident’s health status to the Charge Nurse on an ongoing basis. Report to supervisor at the beginning and ending of each shift Attend all in-service education programs required of nursing assistants Report to supervisor immediately when observing any unusual or significant change(s) in residents’ physical or behavioral condition. Document all care given and observations made while giving care Other duties as required/requested. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Ability to follow oral directions Pleasant, tactful and courteous Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks An equal opportunity employer and give employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.

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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.