Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Tyler Tx•Tyler, TX

14d

About The Position

Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Tyler is the place for you. The office in Tyler provides caregivers for the East Texas area including Tyler, Whitehouse, Winnsboro, Quitman, Mineola, Lindale, Athens, Chandler, Bullard, Jacksonville, Palestine, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire East Texas region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Tyler is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Tyler and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Tyler supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills. Shifts Offered: Part Time 8 Hour Shifts 10 Hour Shifts 12 Hour Shifts PRN Short Shift Day Shift

Requirements

2 Years Previous Caregiving Experience
Valid Driver's License (ID Card only is not sufficient)
Vehicle with current Insurance
Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with routine exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency