Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PPE Provided

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a Patient Care Aide - PCA to assist seniors in their homes across the Hill Country area. The role focuses on compassionate in-home care, personal assistance, and enabling clients to remain in their own homes with dignity.

The PCA will support daily living activities, coordinate with families, and ensure safety during all visits. Opportunities include flexible shifts and ongoing education, with benefits like health insurance and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 pass background check and drug screen.
• Heart for vulnerable people seeking companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage and assist with exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping or grocery delivery.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients based on abilities.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments and activities.
• Report health changes promptly and accurately.

Skills

Personal care

Light housekeeping

Meal planning

Medication reminders

Mobility support

Effective communication

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 Boerne is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Hill Country area in places like Center Point, Comfort, Fredericksburg, Ingram, Sisterdale, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance
• PPE Provided
• 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
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shifts Offered:

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