Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels Abilene, TX; Abilene (TX); 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 Abilene is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors at home in the Big Country area, including Buffalo Gap, Tuscola, Hawley and surrounding communities. As a PCA you will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meals, mobility, and reminders for medications, while keeping clients safe and comfortable.

You will also coordinate with families and report changes promptly, with training and ongoing education provided, and access to benefits like health, dental and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Background check and drug screen are required; reliable transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications at the right times.
• Assist with shopping and putting away groceries or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients based on their abilities.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation, including doctor visits and walks.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping basics

Cooking basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Big Country area in places like Buffalo Gap, Tuscola, Hawley, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:

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

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Patient Care Aide - PCA must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Patient Care Aide - PCA Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shift Options

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