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

Visiting Angels • Crockett, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants to serve clients throughout the Deep East Texas area, including Crockett, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Berea, Pennington, and Groveton. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness according to their individual care plans. The employer offers flexible schedules, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonuses
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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