In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Sweetwater, TX)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Big Country area, including Sweetwater, Roscoe, and Trent. The In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA helps improve clients’ quality of life and support their wellness in accordance with individualized care plans. Care may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on errands or appointments. The role also involves reporting health changes or unusual incidents and responding responsibly to emergencies. Caregivers may have opportunities for advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The position offers flexible scheduling and lists part-time, PRN, and various shift-length options. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, PPE, holiday pay, referral bonuses, direct deposit, weekly pay, and continuing education.
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.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
- Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while observing 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 clients’ days.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in broadening caregiver 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 adhering to dietary constraints.
- Handle 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PPE provided
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
