(PRN) Home Health Aide (Addison, TX.) ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice · Addison, TX Prn

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, preferred. Current driver's license. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and Able to read, write and comprehend English. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and Ability to carry out directions, read and Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the At least one year of experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency. Must have successfully completed a state-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets state and federal requirements, or a state licensure program that meets state and federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individual’s most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42 CR 409.45 for compensation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the Performs household services essential to health care in the home as Ambulates and exercises the patient as Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and Attends patient care conferences as WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Supervised by: Administrator/Alternate Administrator/Supervising Nurse/Alternate Supervising Nurse/Clinical Manager/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs RISK EXPOSURE: High risk LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical Heavy Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular

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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.