Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts

Visiting Angels Lufkin, TX

Lufkin (TX)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

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Job summary

Visiting Angels Lufkin, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support seniors in Deep East Texas. The role covers light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance, and transportation, with a focus on compassionate companionship.

Opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care are offered to help you develop skills and grow within the team. Flexible shifts include full-time or part-time options in Lufkin and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
Respectful and compassionate.
Experience with bathing assistance and incontinence care.
Experience with transferring seniors using a hoyer lift or gait belt.
Strong ethics.
Knowledge of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
2 years professional experience with the elderly in a facility or with an agency or CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication.
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (Transferring assistance using hoyer lifts or gait belts or walkers and wheelchairs).
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (Bathing assistance and incontinence care).
Help clients with routine exercises.
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able).
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop (grocery shopping, salon, dr appointments).
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own.
Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
Report any unusual incidents.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.