Patient Care Aide - PCA (Jacksonville, TX)

Visiting Angels•Jacksonville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Tyler is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the East Texas area, including Jacksonville, Bullard, Troup, Palestine, and Frankston. The role helps clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Client visits vary, and aides provide personal care, household assistance, companionship, and practical support tailored to each client's needs and abilities. Aides must be prepared to respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role calls for competency, compassion, professional discernment, and compliance with state and office-specific health and safety standards. Part-time, PRN, short, and day shifts are offered, including 8-, 10-, and 12-hour 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.
A heart for vulnerable people and a desire to provide 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, going to medical appointments, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes and unusual circumstances.