Patient Care Aide - PCA (Magnolia, TX)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Magnolia is hiring Patient Care Aides to serve clients throughout the North Houston area. The role supports clients’ wellness and quality of life in accordance with their custom care plans. Caregivers may assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders, companionship, errands, and other day-to-day needs. The position also involves observing and reporting health changes or unusual incidents and responding responsibly to emergencies. The company offers advanced training opportunities, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, for caregivers who want to broaden their skills. Work schedules and shift lengths vary; hours are not guaranteed.
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 juggle 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 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, following applicable dietary constraints.
- 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.
- Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Daily pay
- Continuing education
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
