Patient Care Aide - PCA (Addison, TX)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Richardson is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the North Texas area. This role offers flexibility, room for growth, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of senior adults. Patient Care Aides assist clients in their homes with daily living activities, ensuring they can maintain their independence and dignity. Responsibilities vary by client but include light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, assisting with mobility, and providing companionship. The role also requires prompt reporting of any health changes or unusual circumstances and preparedness for medical emergencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 Years Professional Caregiving Experience
- Excellent time-management skills
- Reliable transportation to client visits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
- Training/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
Nice To Haves
- Shorts Shifts
- Weekend Shifts
- Morning Shifts
- Afternoon Shifts
- Open to both long and short shifts
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift
Responsibilities
- Managing light housekeeping
- Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
- Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
- Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
- Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
- Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
- Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
- Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education
- Sign on Bonus
- Competitive Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
