Weekend Double Med Aide

Avir at North Richland Hills · Richland Hills, TX Full Time

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Avir at North Richland Hills - Weekend Double Med Aide Join our team at Avir at North Richland Hills, a compassionate and patient-centered organization, and make a difference in the lives of our residents! As a Weekend Double Med Aide, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Weekend Double Med Aide to join our team in North Richland Hills, TX. As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will prepare, administer, report, and record medications according to physician's orders and established policies and procedures. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our residents receive the highest degree of quality care. Responsibilities: Prepare, administer, report, and record medications according to physician's orders and established policies and procedures Ensure that our residents receive the highest degree of quality care Work collaboratively with our healthcare team to provide comprehensive care Participate in daily care conferences to ensure effective communication and collaboration Maintain accurate and detailed records of medication administration and resident care Exciting Benefits: Competitive compensation Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday! 401k with a match! Company-paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program Health insurance for the entire family! Scrubs on Wheels Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting Exceptional Corporate Support Qualifications: Must be certified as a Qualified Medication Aide, by the Department of Health Must possess the ability to make independent decisions Previous skilled nursing home experience About the Company: At Avir at North Richland Hills, we strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our “Your Voice” philosophy, and we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Join our team and apply today!

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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.