Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angel; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Vision & Dental

PTO after 90 days

Paid training

Referral bonus

Direct deposit

Bi-weekly pay

Caregiver of the Month

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors in the Hurst area and surrounding communities. The role involves helping with personal care, mobility, light housekeeping, meal prep, and medication reminders in clients' homes.

Training and ongoing support are provided by a caring office team. A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off after 90 days, health, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees, and bi-weekly pay with direct deposit.

Qualifications

• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks in client homes.
• Prompt clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Assist with shopping and putting away groceries, or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Housekeeping

Transportation

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 Hurst is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the HEB area in places like Hurst, Bedford, Euless, East Fort Worth, North Fort Worth, Haltom City, Watauga, Richland Hills, and many others.

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

• Pay: $16.00-$19.00/hour
• Competitive Pay
• Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Benefits for Full Time Employees (30+ Hours a week) after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Comprehensive Skills and Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Training certification
• Supportive Office staff
• Paid Bi-weekly
• Direct Deposit
• Referral Bonus
• Caregiver of the Month, recognition/bonuses

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 are alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• 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