Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Pediatric Home Health

Amazing Care Home Health Services · Mesquite, TX Part Time
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$2,500 Sign on Bonus Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Pediatric Home Health | Mesquite, TX Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced SLPA, we offer hands-on training and ongoing support. About Amazing Care: Our employees and our patients are the foundation of our success, and their dedication is what truly makes Amazing Care… AMAZING! Founded in 2004, Amazing Care Home Health Services was built on a simple but powerful belief: when employees are supported, empowered, and valued, exceptional patient care follows. For over two decades, we’ve remained committed to creating an environment where compassion, accountability, and quality are not just values—but daily standards. We provide high-quality, in-home care to individuals and families, partnering closely with clinicians, caregivers, and operational teams to ensure patients receive timely, personalized support. At Amazing Care, we lead with integrity, collaboration, and a strong sense of ownership in everything we do. We are proud to work alongside professionals who live our ARTIE values—Accountability, Recognition, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence every day. About the Role: We are seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide individualized, in-home therapy for pediatric patients throughout San Antonio . You'll work under the supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to help children achieve developmental goals through effective, engaging therapeutic interventions. Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time, we offer a flexible schedule tailored to your availability and lifestyle. Scheduling Options: Part-Time: 15 to 24 visits per week Full-Time: 25 visits per week We work around your availability and build caseloads near you. Support You’ll Love: Great back-office support No chasing paperwork Caseloads built close to your location Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans. Support communication-based assessments and therapy activities. Educate families on speech-language exercises and carryover techniques. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sessions and progress. Participate in team meetings, progress reviews, and care planning. Stay updated with current practices and compliance standards in pediatric speech therapy. Why Join Amazing Care? Make a real impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports individuals and families receiving critical in-home care. Your role plays a key part in ensuring clients are connected to services quickly and accurately. Collaborative, people-first culture: Join a supportive, team-oriented environment that values accountability, communication, and shared success. You’ll work closely with clinical and operational leaders who are invested in doing things the right way. Growth and development: Amazing Care is committed to developing talent from within. You’ll have opportunities to expand your skills, take on increased responsibility, and grow your career as the organization continues to scale. Competitive compensation and benefits: We o

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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.

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