Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors in their homes in the Humble area and nearby communities. The role involves assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility support, and encouraging wellness in daily activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a caring, reliable nature. Background checks and a drug screen are required; first aid training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills and reliability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene for clients.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation with client input.
• Encourage and support clients to meet exercise goals.
• Administer medications on schedule and accompany to appointments as needed.
• Assist with shopping and grocery organization for clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

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 Humble is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Kingwood, Atasocita, Huffman, Dayton, Cleveland, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily 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

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