In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Edmond, OK; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Edmond is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to support clients across the Oklahoma City Metro area, including Edmond. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth while making a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

As a PCA, you will assist with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, mobility, and companionship per care plans. We offer advanced training in dementia/Alzheimer's care for skill expansion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable personal vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• First Aid and emergency response training required (provided if needed).
• Reliable transportation to client homes and ability to juggle multiple duties.
• Comfort with housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to safety standards.
• Willingness to comply with state and office health and safety standards (background check).
• Compassion, understanding and desire to brighten each client’s day.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light physical exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide companionship and supportive care.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Edmond is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Oklahoma City Metro area including Oklahoma City Metro area, NW Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Jones, Stillwater, Ponca City, 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

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

Shift Options

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