In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Tyler is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the East Texas area. The In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA) helps improve clients’ quality of life and support their 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 appointments, errands, or shopping trips. The PCA reports health changes or unusual incidents and responds responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
First Aid and emergency response training; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple duties.
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 dietary constraints.
Ability and willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client’s day.

Nice To Haves

Interest in 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 while 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 mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.