Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Albuquerque is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to serve senior adults and home-care clients throughout the local area, including South Valley, Las Lunas, Belen, and Los Chavez. The role helps clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may involve personal care, household support, wellness assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, shopping, and mobility assistance. Aides must respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent time-management skills.
Reliable transportation to client visits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Perform light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Remind clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including getting around the home, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
Act quickly in medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.