In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels•Longview, TX

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Longview is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout East Texas, including Longview, Hallsville, Kilgore, Marshall, Gladewater, Carthage, Henderson, and surrounding areas. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their individual care plans. Caregivers may provide personal care and hygiene assistance, support with mobility and exercise, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, and accompaniment to shopping trips, appointments, and errands. They also report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities are available in areas such as dementia care 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.
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 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.
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 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 clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.