Join Silverado Hospice Dallas covering our North Dallas, McKinney, Plano, Carrollton, and Addison areas and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ . Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Hospice services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. We’re hiring a Hospice Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA/CNA) – a compassionate and dependable caregiver who provides hands-on support to patients in their homes. This role is essential to delivering dignified, meaningful care and ensuring comfort during end-of-life journeys. Be a Difference-Maker with a Hospice Care Leader You lead with kindness, reliability, and respect. You’re a dedicated caregiver who thrives in a mission-driven environment. You’re passionate about supporting patients and families with grace and dignity through daily care and companionship. What You’ll Be Doing Provide daily support to patients through feeding, bathing, cleaning, and other activities of daily living Deliver compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families Regularly commute to various patient locations to provide continuous care Assist with basic medical tasks under the supervision of licensed professionals Maintain accurate documentation and communication with the care team Qualifications Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications required Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required Must comply with all state and federal driving regulations Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Must pass a criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screening Why Choose Silverado? Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™ Certified Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years Paid training and strong internal mobility Schedule: PRN (Per Diem), Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm LI-AH1 Anticipated pay range $19 - $21 USD Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 401(k) matching Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance Referral program Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs! * Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. * California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law. To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable). Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security EOE/M/F/D/V
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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.