In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Lufkin, TX; Crockett (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Lufkin is hiring caregivers to serve our clients across Deep East Texas, including Crockett, Lufkin and Nacogdoches. As a In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will support wellness and daily living per individualized care plans, with opportunities for growth and flexible schedules.

You’ll provide personal care, assist with meals, light housekeeping, transport, and companionship, while following safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle for transporting clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• First Aid training and emergency response experience preferred (provided if needed).
• Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Support light physical activity or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Time management

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Car Insurance

Reliable vehicle

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Deep East Texas area including Crockett, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Berea, Pennington, Groveton, 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 Offered:

• Pay: $11.00-13.00
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

Shifts Offered:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts