In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Brownwood (TX); Remote; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Full-time and part-time hours avail.

In-home and facility shifts available

Immediate start

Benefits package

Competitive Pay

Referral bonuses

Appreciation prizes and drawings montl

Paid weekly

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Brownwood is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Brownwood, Early, Bangs, Blanket, Comanche, and more. Join the nation's #1 network for at-home care and enjoy a fulfilling career with flexible schedules and competitive wages.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you will assist with personal care, meals, housekeeping, and companionship while following care plans and reporting changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver''s license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training (provided if needed).
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.
• Reliable transportation to client homes on schedule.
• Comfort with housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients with light exercise and mobility.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Report health changes and incidents promptly.
• Provide companionship and respond in emergencies.
• Accompany clients on shopping trips.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Compassion

Physical endurance

Housekeeping & cooking

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Brownwood is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Brownwood, Early, Bangs, Blanket, Comanche, 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

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
• Posses 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

• Flexible Schedule
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• In-home and facility shifts available (vary by location)
• Immediate start
• Benefits package
• Competitive Pay
• In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA referral bonuses (vary by location)
• In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA appreciation prizes and drawings monthly
• Paid weekly

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time