Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Lawton, OK; Lawton (OK); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Resumo da oferta

Visiting Angels Lawton in Lawton, OK is seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to support local seniors with compassionate in-home care. This role involves companionship, mobility support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and adherence to safety protocols.

We offer opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care and a range of shifts to suit different schedules. Join a team committed to making a real difference in the Lawton area.

Qualificações

• Compassionate caregiver with focus on senior care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with prescribed medications or reminders.
• Aid with ambulation and mobility around the home or during outings.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with routine exercises and activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input as able.
• Run errands or accompany clients to appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
• Be a supportive, pleasant companion.
• Report unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly in emergencies when required.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Emergency response

First aid

Time management

Communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

N/A

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Lawton is the place for you. The office in Lawton provides caregivers for the local area including Lawton, Duncan, Altus, Chickasha, 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 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 Lawton is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Lawton and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Lawton 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
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shift Options

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

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
• Complete Covid Vaccination Preferred