Patient Care Aide - PCA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Weekly

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FT/PT Hours

Job summary

Visiting Angels Bryan, TX is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support seniors in Central Texas, including Caldwell, Bryan and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible scheduling, both full-time and part-time options, and a variety of in-home and facility shift opportunities to fit client needs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Basic housekeeping and cooking tasks familiarity is expected.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and groceries as needed.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients based on abilities.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to doctor visits or walks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Meal planning

Reliable transportation

First Aid knowledge

Emergency response

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 Bryan is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Central Texas area in places like Caldwell, Bryan, College Station, Somerville, Snook, and many others.

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

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits package
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• In-home and facility shifts available (vary by location)
• Immediate start
• Caregiver referral bonuses (vary by location)
• Caregiver appreciation prizes and drawings monthly
• Paid weekly
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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

• Full Time
• Part Time