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

Visiting Angels•Albany, TX

17h

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Big Country area, including Albany, Breckenridge, Stamford, and Throckmorton. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their individualized care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on appointments, errands, or shopping trips. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly in emergencies. The company offers advanced training opportunities in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

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 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 adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, such as background checks.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in broadening skills through 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, following applicable 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 client mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.