Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Richardson TX; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Richardson TX seeks a dedicated Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate care to seniors in Plano and surrounding areas. In this role, you'll assist with daily living tasks from medication management to companionship. This position offers opportunities for personal growth, with training in advanced care areas such as dementia and Alzheimer's.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a caregiving role.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of first aid and emergency responses.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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**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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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