In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Tyler, TX; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; 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

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Tyler is seeking in-home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to enrich clients' quality of life throughout East Texas, including Mineola and surrounding areas. You will support wellness per care plans, assist with daily living activities, and provide compassionate companionship in clients' homes.

We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for advanced dementia/alzheimer’s care training, and potential for growth within the nation's #1 network for at-home care.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• First Aid and emergency response training is required (provided if needed).
• Good time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light physical activity or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Physical endurance

Reliability

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Tyler is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the East Texas area including Mineola, Quitman, Lindale, Hawkins, Grand Saline, Van, Winnsboro, 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

Shifts Offered

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

Benefits Offered

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