In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Kingwood, TX)

Visiting Angels•Kingwood, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Humble is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout Kingwood, Atasocita, Huffman, Dayton, Cleveland, and nearby areas. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their customized care plans. Caregivers may assist with personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility and ambulation, and transportation or accompaniment to appointments, errands, and shopping trips. They are also expected to report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly in emergencies. Advanced training opportunities, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, are available to caregivers seeking 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 handle multiple duties at once.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
Physical endurance for duties such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
Ability and willingness 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 broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
Help clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while observing dietary constraints.
Perform light housekeeping duties.
Report changes in clients’ health 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 clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.