Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Paris, TX; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in the community. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide essential support through personal care, mobility assistance, and companionship. With opportunities for advanced training in specialized areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care, this position not only allows you to give back but also fosters personal growth. If you have a big heart and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Passion for caregiving and a commitment to serving others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, mobility, and medication.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and support to clients.

Skills

Emergency response knowledge

Cooking and dietary knowledge

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Physical endurance

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 Paris is the place for you. The office in Paris provides caregivers for the local area including Mt Pleasant, Mt Vernon, Winfield, Paris, Cooper, Bogata, 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 Paris is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Paris and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Paris 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.

Shifts Offered:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

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