Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Paris, TX; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels in Paris, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate care and assistance to seniors in the local area. Responsibilities include helping with mobility, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and offering companionship. Candidates should have a genuine passion for caregiving and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care are available.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside.
• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time Management

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 New Boston, Paris, De Kalb, Spring Hill, Dalby Springs, Clarksville, Annona, Avery, 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