Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Abilene is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate in-home care for seniors in the Big Country area. You will assist with daily activities, mobility, meals, and transportation while fostering a safe and respectful home environment.

Opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care are available to help you grow your caregiving skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and be a true caregiver.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Experience with housekeeping and dietary considerations.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Respectful, compassionate and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medications as directed.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility around home or on outings.
• Support personal care and hygiene needs.
• Assist with routine exercises and activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input when possible.
• Errands and light shopping as needed for clients.
• Perform light housekeeping and companionship.
• Report unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response

Communication skills

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 Abilene is the place for you. The office in Abilene provides caregivers for the Big Country area including Sweetwater, Roscoe, Trent, 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 Big Country 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 Abilene is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Abilene and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Abilene 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.

Shift Options

• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly PayContinuing Education

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