In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Baytown, TX; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Baytown, TX is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to enrich the lives of clients throughout the Southeast Houston area. You'll provide personal care, companionship, and wellness support per each client’s care plan.

This role involves assisting with meals, light housekeeping, mobility support, transportation, and medication reminders. We offer advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care and flexible schedules with competitive wages and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid training and emergency response required.
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Handle light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications.
• Assist with mobility and transport to appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Job description

Visiting Angels of Baytown is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Southeast Houston area including Baytown, Mont Belvieu, Crosby, Pasadena, Dayton, Liberty, Deer Park, La Porte, Highlands, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Role

As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Job Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay
• Continuing Education

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift