In-Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Lawton, OK; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Lawton is hiring In-Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to enrich clients' lives in their homes across Duncan, Lawton, and surrounding areas.

You will provide personal care, mobility support, meal prep, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship, with options for full-time or part-time shifts and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; state-specific licenses as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable vehicle for client transport.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene and mobility in clients' homes.
• Plan meals, provide light housekeeping and companionship.
• Report health changes and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Car insurance

Tools

First Aid training

Emergency response training

Job description

Visiting Angels of Lawton is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Duncan, Lawton, Marlow, Comanche, Fletche, 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, growth opportunities, and medical insurance.

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

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

Shift Options

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