Patient Care Aide - PCA (Killeen, TX)

Visiting Angels•Killeen, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels Temple is a non-medical, private-duty home care agency providing companionship, safety supervision, and personal care so adults can live safely, independently, and with dignity in their homes. The Patient Care Aide provides in-home support to clients in Temple and surrounding areas, including Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville, Fort Hood, Copperas Cove, and Belton. Aides must have their own reliable transportation and be willing to travel outside Temple. Schedules are coordinated around aide availability and client needs. Shifts may range from 1 to 12 hours and may be during the day or night. The agency aims to schedule aides for a minimum of 20 hours per week, with opportunities to accept additional clients. Weekday and weekend availability is needed, and weekend work is required.

Requirements

More than 1 year of hands-on caregiving experience with elderly people.
Must be able to work weekends.
Must be over 18 years old.
Successful completion of a criminal history check.
Professional references.
Reliable personal transportation to drive between clients, and willingness to travel outside Temple.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
A helpful, positive attitude and readiness to take on varied tasks.
Ability to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
Good time-management skills.
High integrity and strong ethics.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Provide medication reminders.
Monitor clients and provide safety supervision.
Prepare meals.
Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
Run errands and shop.
Assist with ambulation and mobility, including lifting 50 pounds or more.
Provide supportive companionship.
Respond quickly in emergencies.
Transport clients to and from appointments.