Patient Care Aide - PCA (Anahuac, TX)

Visiting Angels•Anahuac, TX

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Baytown is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the local area, including Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, Baytown, Dayton, and Liberty. The role helps clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may include personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, mobility assistance, shopping, and companionship. Aides must respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. Shift options include full-time, part-time, 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts, PRN, and short shifts.

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.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
Compassion for vulnerable people and interest in providing 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.
Prompt 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 moving around the home, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
Respond quickly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes and unusual circumstances.