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Patient Attendant Jobs in Plano, TX

$17–$27 an hour · 12-hour shifts or live-in

Quick answer

Patient Attendant jobs in Plano, TX typically pay $17–$27 an hour (about $2,950–$4,650 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 12-hour shifts or live-in. Employers ask for patient care experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Plano.

Typical pay
$17–$27
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,950–$4,650
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
12-hour shifts or live-in
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0
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Open patient attendant positions in Plano

No open position is listed for Plano today. New patient attendant jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About patient attendant jobs in Plano

Patient Attendant jobs in Plano, TX are household positions: a patient attendant assists a patient recovering at home with personal care, mobility and monitoring under the family’s or nurse’s guidance. Families hiring in Plano range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Plano is known for Fortune 500 corporate campuses, finance, and technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as JPMorgan Chase, Toyota USA, Liberty Mutual, Frito-Lay, and Capital One. Plano has the highest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters per square mile in the DFW area.

Main duties

  • Help with personal hygiene and toileting
  • Support mobility and position changes
  • Monitor and record basic observations
  • Give meals and prompt medication
  • Report changes to the nurse or family

Patient Attendant pay in Plano

Household incomes in Plano are shaped by an average local salary of around $74,000, which is why patient attendant pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in PlanoTypical pay ranges, per hour. Patient Attendant highlighted.
Patient Attendant$17–$27
Home Nurse$33–$59
Gardener$18–$31
Patient Attendant pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$19–$29
Los Angeles$17–$27
Chicago$17–$26
Houston$16–$25
Dallas$17–$25
Miami$16–$25

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a patient attendant

Typical day — Patient AttendantAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Plano?

The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Plano.

Plano is often described as “Premier Corporate Suburb with Fortune 500 Offices”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Patient care experience
  • First aid and basic life support
  • Background check
  • Calm and patient manner

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in patient attendant roles in Plano normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your patient attendant experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a patient attendant earn in Plano, TX?

Patient Attendant jobs in Plano, TX typically pay $17–$27 an hour (about $2,950–$4,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in patient attendant jobs in Plano?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in patient attendant roles in Plano normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a patient attendant in USA?

Employers ask for patient care experience, first aid and basic life support and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a patient attendant do day to day?

A patient attendant assists a patient recovering at home with personal care, mobility and monitoring under the family’s or nurse’s guidance. Typical duties include help with personal hygiene and toileting, support mobility and position changes, monitor and record basic observations.

How do I apply for patient attendant jobs in Plano on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Plano hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a patient attendant work?

A typical schedule is 12-hour shifts or live-in. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.