Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Marble Falls, TX; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants to provide compassionate care to seniors in the Highland Lakes area. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. As a PCA, you'll support clients with daily tasks, from medication management to meal preparation, while also receiving advanced training in specialized areas such as dementia and Alzheimer's care. Join a team that values your commitment to helping others and offers flexible shift options to fit your lifestyle. If you're passionate about caregiving and want to grow your skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with medication, mobility, and personal care.
• Plan and prepare meals while ensuring dietary constraints.
• Perform light housekeeping and be a supportive companion.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Emergency Response

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Marble Falls is the place for you. The office in Marble Falls provides caregivers for the Highland Lakes area including Burnet, Marble Falls, Lampassas, Buchanan Dam, Llano, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Highland Lakes region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Marble Falls is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Marble Falls and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Marble Falls supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent