Patient Care Aide - PCA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Continuing Education

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Magnolia is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support clients in the North Houston area with compassionate, hands-on care. The role includes personal care, meal planning, light housekeeping, mobility support, and companionship in clients’ homes.

You’ll receive training opportunities, flexible schedules, and weekly/daily pay options, with higher rates for qualifying shifts. Join a national leader in at-home care today.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• First Aid and emergency response training is required (provided if needed).
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle duties.
• Reliable transportation to visit client homes as scheduled.
• Physical endurance for carrying groceries and assisting clients.
• Capable of housekeeping and cooking duties per dietary guidelines.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards (background check).
• Show compassion and a desire to brighten each client's day.

Responsibilities

• Enrich clients' quality of life and support wellness per care plans.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
• Provide light exercise or walks with clients.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or incidents promptly.
• Offer friendly companionship and reassurance.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Car Insurance

Reliable personal vehicle

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels of Magnolia is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the North Houston area including Plantersville, Karen, Willis, Pinebrook, Bobville, 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.