In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Bryan, TX; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Bryan is hiring in-home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to support clients across Central Texas, including Caldwell. Join the nation's #1 home-care network and help enhance quality of life through personalized care plans.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, and companionship. Training in dementia/alzheimer's care is available for those seeking skill expansion. Various shifts—full-time and part-time—are offered with immediate start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to manage time and multitask while providing care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Light housekeeping duties and driving to appointments.
• Provide companionship and report health changes as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Bryan is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Central Texas area including Caldwell, Bryan, College Station, Somerville, Snook, 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
• 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
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits package
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• In-home and facility shifts available (vary by location)
• Immediate start
• Caregiver referral bonuses (vary by location)
• Caregiver appreciation prizes and drawings monthly
• Paid weekly
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time