Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels•Lufkin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Deep East Texas area in places like Lufkin, Huntington, Diboll, Zavalla, Nacogdoches, Corrigan, Applesprings, Etoile, Wells, and many others. A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity. A Patient Care Aide - PCA must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

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 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

Responsibilities

Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
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
Act quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances