Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $12.00-$17.00 / hour

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Magnolia is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support clients across the North Houston area, including Magnolia and surrounding communities. This role offers flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities within the nation's #1 network for at-home care.

As a PCA, you will assist with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship while following care plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training.
• Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Reliable transportation to client homes.
• Comfort with housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.
• Compassion and desire to brighten clients’ day.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Support light physical activity or walks with clients.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or incidents to supervisors.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Accompany clients to shopping trips and appointments.
• Assist with medication reminders and mobility as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

First Aid

Transportation

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels of Magnolia is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the North Houston area including Cypress, Montgomery, The Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball, Pinehurst, Huntsville, New Waverly, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Patient Care Aide - PCA Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• Pay: $12.00-$17.00 / hour (Higher hourly rate only for specific shifts)
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay
• Continuing Education

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• NOTE: Hours are not guaranteed.