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Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria is actively hiring experienced caregivers and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for private-duty in-home care positions throughout Houston, Texas, including the Galleria, River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood, West University, Bellaire, Texas Medical Center, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Recognized as the #1 Home Care Agency in Houston and awarded the Best of Home Care Employer Award consecutively since 2017.

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Job type
Full-time, Part-time
Location
Houston, TX (in person)
Pay (regular)
$16.00–$20.00 / hr
Pay (overtime)
$24.00–$30.00 / hr
Job description

Caregiver / CNA (3+ years experience required)

Location
Houston, TX (in person)
Date posted
Job type
Full-time, Part-time
Pay
$16–$20/hr · OT $24–$30/hr

CNA & Private Duty Caregiver Hiring, $16–$20/hr + Overtime. Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria is actively hiring experienced caregivers and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for private-duty home care positions throughout Houston, Texas.

Recognized as the #1 Home Care Agency in Houston and awarded the Best of Home Care Employer Award consecutively since 2017.

Pay & compensation

  • Regular pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour
  • Overtime pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral bonuses
  • Pay increases based on performance and tenure

Service areas

Tanglewood, Houston Galleria, River Oaks, West University, Memorial, Bellaire, Texas Medical Center, central Houston neighborhoods, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and Pearland.

Types of positions available

  • Experienced caregivers
  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
  • Private duty caregivers
  • Full-time caregivers
  • Part-time caregivers
  • Weekend caregivers
  • Overtime caregivers
  • High-hour caregivers

This is non-facility work. All positions involve one-on-one care in private homes.

Benefits package

Insurance benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

Financial incentives

  • Bi-weekly pay
  • Overtime potential
  • Cash awards
  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral bonus program
  • Pay raises

Work-life balance

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Weekend shifts available
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid time off (up to 10 days per year)
  • Holiday appreciation events

Professional growth

  • Gold Caregiver Program
  • Accredited training programs
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Professional development support
  • Structured leadership and management

Job requirements

Minimum requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of caregiving experience in a hospital, licensed agency, or senior living facility
  • Valid Texas driver’s license or Texas ID
  • Current auto insurance
  • Reliable transportation (vehicle required)
  • Ability to pass criminal background check
  • Ability to pass reference verification
  • Ability to pass drug screening
  • Professional appearance and dependable attendance

Preferred qualifications

  • CNA certification
  • CPR certification
  • Experience with dementia care
  • Experience with mobility assistance and fall prevention

Personality traits we look for

Reliable, honest, compassionate, professional, detail-oriented, punctual.

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Bathing and grooming assistance
  • Dressing and hygiene support
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication reminders
  • Mobility and transfer assistance
  • Fall prevention monitoring
  • Companionship
  • Transportation to appointments
  • Light housekeeping
  • Support with daily routines

Our clients primarily include seniors, as well as individuals recovering from surgery, illness, injury, or rehabilitation.

Why choose home care over facility work

  • One-on-one client relationships
  • Safer and calmer work environment
  • Greater schedule flexibility
  • More consistent communication with leadership
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Clients located closer to home

Schedule options

  • Full-time caregiver jobs
  • Part-time caregiver jobs
  • Weekend caregiver positions
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Flexible shift lengths

Hiring process

  1. Submit application
  2. Phone screening
  3. Interview (in-person or virtual)
  4. Background and compliance checks
  5. Onboarding and orientation
  6. Client matching

Qualified applicants can begin working shortly after onboarding is complete.

Apply for caregiver jobs in Houston today

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to join a respected, structured, and award-winning home care agency in Houston, apply now.

  • Job type: Full-time, Part-time
  • Location: Houston, TX (in person)
  • Pay: $16.00–$20.00/hr regular · $24.00–$30.00/hr overtime

Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today and take the next step in your caregiving career in Houston, Texas.

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Compensation
Regular pay
$16.00–$20.00/ hr
Overtime
$24.00–$30.00/ hr
  • ✓Weekly pay
  • ✓Overtime opportunities ($24–$30/hr)
  • ✓Performance bonuses
  • ✓Referral bonus program
  • ✓Pay raises based on performance & tenure
  • ✓W-2 employment with full benefits
Caregiver jobs near you

Caregiver positions across Houston neighborhoods.

We match every caregiver to clients close to home. If you live in or near one of the Houston neighborhoods below, we likely have an opening within 15 minutes of you.

Houston GalleriaTanglewoodRiver OaksWest UniversityMemorialBellaireTexas Medical CenterCentral HoustonKatySugar LandThe WoodlandsPearland

This is non-facility work. All positions involve one-on-one care in private homes. Our Galleria office at 5251 Westheimer Rd, Suite 440, is open weekdays for paperwork, training, and team huddles, but you spend your shift in a client’s home, not in a facility.

Open positions

Types of caregiver positions we’re hiring for in Houston.

Experienced caregivers
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Private duty caregivers
Full-time caregivers
Part-time caregivers
Weekend caregivers
Overtime / high-hour caregivers
Overnight & live-in caregivers
Caregiver benefits

Real benefits, real respect.

We hire W-2 employees only and we treat every caregiver like the professional they are. Below: the full benefits package.

Insurance benefits

  • ✓Medical insurance
  • ✓Dental insurance
  • ✓Vision insurance
  • ✓Life insurance
  • ✓Disability insurance

Financial & pay

  • ✓Weekly / bi-weekly pay
  • ✓Overtime pay at $24.00–$30.00 per hour
  • ✓Cash awards
  • ✓Performance bonuses
  • ✓Referral bonus program
  • ✓Pay raises tied to performance & tenure

Work-life balance

  • ✓Flexible scheduling
  • ✓Weekend shifts available
  • ✓Paid orientation
  • ✓Paid time off (up to 10 days per year)
  • ✓Holiday appreciation events

Professional growth

  • ✓Gold Caregiver Program
  • ✓Accredited training programs
  • ✓Career advancement opportunities
  • ✓Professional development support
  • ✓Structured leadership & management
Job requirements

Minimum requirements and preferred qualifications.

Minimum requirements

  • ✓Minimum 3 years of caregiving experience in a hospital, licensed agency, or senior living facility
  • ✓Valid Texas driver's license or Texas ID
  • ✓Current auto insurance
  • ✓Reliable transportation (vehicle required)
  • ✓Ability to pass criminal background check
  • ✓Ability to pass reference verification
  • ✓Ability to pass drug screening
  • ✓Professional appearance and dependable attendance

Preferred qualifications

  • +CNA certification (Certified Nursing Assistant)
  • +CPR certification
  • +Experience with dementia & Alzheimer's care
  • +Experience with mobility assistance and fall prevention

Personality traits we look for: reliable, honest, compassionate, professional, detail-oriented, punctual.

Caregiver responsibilities

What you do on a typical caregiver shift.

Our clients primarily include seniors, as well as adults recovering from surgery, illness, injury, or rehabilitation. A typical shift includes a mix of the responsibilities below, tailored to each client’s care plan.

→Bathing and grooming assistance
→Dressing and hygiene support
→Meal preparation
→Medication reminders
→Mobility and transfer assistance
→Fall prevention monitoring
→Companionship
→Transportation to appointments
→Light housekeeping
→Support with daily routines
Why home care vs. facility

Why caregivers choose home care over hospitals or facilities.

Many of our caregivers came from hospital aide roles, skilled-nursing facilities, or assisted-living jobs. Here’s what they tell us is different about private-duty home care.

  • 01One-on-one client relationships
  • 02Safer and calmer work environment
  • 03Greater schedule flexibility
  • 04More consistent communication with leadership
  • 05Overtime opportunities
  • 06Clients located closer to home
Schedule options

Full-time, part-time, weekend, or whatever fits your life.

We work caregivers around their lives, not the other way around. Common schedule patterns we hire for:

  • Full-time caregiver jobs Houston, 36–40+ hours/week, typically 3–4 long shifts or 5 standard shifts.
  • Part-time caregiver jobs Houston, 10–24 hours/week, evenings or weekends often available.
  • Weekend caregiver positions, Saturday and Sunday shifts; great for caregivers with weekday commitments.
  • Overtime & high-hour caregivers, 50+ hours/week with overtime pay at $24–$30/hr.
  • Overnight & live-in caregivers, Awake-overnight and live-in shifts with separate rates and rest provisions.
  • Flexible shift lengths, 4, 8, 12, and 24-hour shifts available.
Hiring process

How to apply for a caregiver job in Houston, step by step.

Qualified applicants can begin working shortly after onboarding is complete, typically within 1 to 2 weeks of submitting an application. Here’s the process.

01

Submit application

Apply online, send your résumé, or call (713) 766-0908. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

02

Phone screening

A brief 10-minute conversation with our HR team. Willa or Ana will reach out within 24–48 hours.

03

Interview (in-person or virtual)

Meet a hiring manager and one of our Care Managers. We learn about your experience and answer your questions.

04

Background and compliance checks

Criminal background check, reference verification, drug screening, and DMV review.

05

Onboarding and paid orientation

Paid orientation covering policies, documentation, dementia-care protocols, and shift workflow.

06

Client matching & first shift

We match you to clients based on location, schedule, and personality. Most caregivers start within days of clearing onboarding.

Caregiver job FAQs

Frequently asked questions about caregiver jobs in Houston.

What does a caregiver job in Houston pay at Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria?

Regular pay ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience, certifications, and shift type. Overtime is paid at $24.00 to $30.00 per hour. Pay is weekly, with performance and referral bonuses on top.

Do I need a CNA certification to apply?

CNA certification is preferred but not required for all cases. We hire experienced caregivers with at least 3 years of in-field experience in a hospital, agency, or senior living setting. Certifications (CNA, CPR, HHA) increase your starting rate.

Is this facility work or in-home caregiver work?

All positions involve one-on-one private-duty care in clients' homes throughout Houston, including the Galleria, River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood, West University, Bellaire, Texas Medical Center, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and Pearland. This is not facility or nursing-home work.

Is overtime available for caregivers?

Yes. Overtime is paid at $24.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on assignment. Many caregivers work 40+ hours per week when they want to. We also offer weekend, high-hour, and overnight shifts for caregivers who prefer them.

Is transportation required to be a caregiver?

Yes. Reliable personal transportation, a valid Texas driver's license or ID, and current auto insurance are required. Clients are spread across Houston, so a vehicle is essential.

How quickly can I start working as a caregiver?

Qualified applicants typically begin working within 1 to 2 weeks of submitting an application, once interviews, background checks, references, drug screening, and paid orientation are complete.

What types of caregiver shifts are available?

Full-time, part-time, weekend, weekday, daytime, overnight, and live-in shifts are all available. We work around your schedule and match you to clients near where you live.

What kind of clients will I be caring for?

Our clients are primarily seniors and adults recovering from surgery, illness, injury, or rehabilitation. Many have dementia, Parkinson's, post-stroke needs, or are receiving post-hospital recovery care.

Are you hiring W-2 employees or 1099 contractors?

Every caregiver at Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria is a W-2 employee. That means we cover payroll taxes, workers' compensation, liability insurance, and paid orientation. You are never asked to be an independent contractor.

Do you offer caregiver jobs near the Houston Galleria, River Oaks, Memorial, or Tanglewood?

Yes. Our service area covers the entire Inner Loop and surrounding Houston neighborhoods, including Houston Galleria, Tanglewood, River Oaks, West University, Memorial, Bellaire, Texas Medical Center, central Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and Pearland. We try to match every caregiver with clients close to home.

What benefits do caregivers get at Homewatch?

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (up to 10 days/year); paid orientation; weekly pay; overtime; cash and performance bonuses; referral bonuses; flexible scheduling; holiday appreciation events; and accredited training including dementia-care protocols and the Gold Caregiver Program.

Is Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria an equal opportunity employer?

Yes. Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Apply today

Apply for caregiver jobs in Houston today.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to join a respected, structured, and award-winning home care agency in Houston, apply now. Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Online →
Job type
Full-time, Part-time
Location
Houston, TX (in person)
Pay (regular)
$16.00–$20.00 / hr
Pay (overtime)
$24.00–$30.00 / hr

Homewatch CareGivers of Houston Galleria · 5251 Westheimer Rd, Suite 440, Houston, TX 77056 · Equal Opportunity Employer.