Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Richardson is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support seniors with medication assistance, mobility, personal care, and daily living activities in Richardson and surrounding areas.

This role offers training in dementia care, flexible shifts (full-time, part-time, PRN) and competitive pay with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care
• Valid Driver's License
• Pet Friendly requirement
• Minimum 2 years of home care or elderly care experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to health and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Help clients with medication reminders and administration as prescribed
• Assist with ambulation and mobility around the home
• Support personal care and hygiene routines
• Prepare meals with client input and assist with feeding if needed
• Plan and accompany clients to appointments and outings
• Provide light housekeeping and grocery shopping assistance
• Offer companionship and monitor for safety
• Report unusual incidents and respond to emergencies

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Richardson/Carrollton/Dallas/Plano/Addison/Garland
Day Shift/Shorts Shifts/Weekend Shifts/Morning Shifts/Afternoon Shifts
Open to both long and short shifts
Pet Friendly
Competitive Pay

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 Richardson is the place for you. The office in Richardson provides caregivers for the local area including Plano, Richardson, Garland, Wylie, Rockwall, Mesquite, Forney, 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 Richardson is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Richardson and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Richardson 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

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 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
• Valid Drivers License
• Pet Friendly
• Minimum 2 Years Experience
• 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