Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels in Wichita Falls region seeks a Patient Care Aide - PCA to serve Vernon and nearby communities. You will assist seniors with daily living, light housekeeping, mobility support, and medication reminders, helping them stay independent at home with dignity.

We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, PPE, weekly pay, and opportunities for continuing education; candidates must pass background checks and drug screens and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Willingness to pass a background check and drug screen.
• First Aid training or knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Remind clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to doctor's visits.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

First Aid

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 Wichita Falls is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Vernon, Wichita Falls, Seymour, Bowie, Graham, Quanah, 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

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 skillsReliable 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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• 1 hr shifts