In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Hearne, TX)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Bryan is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants to serve clients throughout Central Texas, including Hearne, Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Madisonville, Huntsville, Caldwell, and other areas. The role supports clients’ wellness and quality of life in accordance with their custom care plans. Care may take place in clients’ homes or at facilities, depending on location and shift availability. Flexible full-time and part-time schedules are available, with an immediate start indicated. Advanced training opportunities in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care are available to caregivers who want to broaden their skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Training in First Aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties at once.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
- Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
- Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, such as a background check.
- Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client’s day.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.
Responsibilities
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients while following applicable dietary constraints.
- Perform light housekeeping duties.
- Report health changes or unusual incidents.
- Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
- Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
- Assist with client mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
- Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Competitive pay.
- Benefits package.
- Caregiver referral bonuses (vary by location).
- Monthly caregiver appreciation prizes and drawings.
- Paid weekly.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Referral program.
- Vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
