In-Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Altus, OK)

Visiting Angels•Altus, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Lawton is hiring In-Home Patient Care Assistants to serve clients in the local area, including Altus, Snyder, Cache, Lawton, Apache, and Elgin. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. Care may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, supervision during shopping trips, transportation to appointments and errands, and responding to emergencies. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents. Advanced training opportunities are available in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care. The posting lists full-time, part-time, PRN, and several shift-length options.

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 handle 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, including a background check.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in advanced training in dementia care 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 adhering to 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 mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.