In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Paris is seeking caring In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to serve clients throughout Paris, Greenville, Texarkana and surrounding areas. You will support wellness per personalized care plans, assist with meals, light housekeeping, mobility and companionship, and report health changes when needed.

Training in dementia/Alzheimer’s care is available for growth. Join a team that values compassion, reliability, and flexible scheduling while offering opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport clients are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• First Aid and emergency response training is required (provided if needed).
• Good time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties is important.
• Reliable transportation to client homes when scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with light physical activity, walks, and mobility.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond promptly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable vehicle

Mobility/physical endurance

First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Paris is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Paris, Greenville, Texarkana, 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:

• 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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN