In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels • Brownwood, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Brownwood is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout Brownwood, Early, Bangs, Blanket, Comanche, and surrounding areas. The In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their individual care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on shopping trips, appointments, and errands. The role also includes reporting health changes or unusual incidents and responding responsibly to emergencies. In-home and facility shifts may be available depending on location. Advanced training opportunities in dementia and 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.
• First Aid and emergency response training; 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 adhering to 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 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 observing 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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive pay.
• Benefits package.
• Referral bonuses (vary by location).
• Monthly appreciation prizes and drawings.
• Paid weekly.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED