Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Tyler, TX; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Tyler, TX is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support elderly clients across East Texas, including Jacksonville. You will assist with personal care, mobility, light housekeeping, meal planning, and transportation so clients can remain safely at home.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and reliability, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills and reliability.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response is a plus.
• A heart for caring for vulnerable people and providing companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping for client homes.
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take prescribed 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 their abilities.
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation, including trips to doctors and outings.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Health and safety awareness

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 Tyler is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the East Texas area in places like Jacksonville, Bullard, Troup, Palestine, Frankston, 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
• Sign on Bonus

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

Shifts Offered:

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