Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Waco, TX)

Visiting Angels•Waco, TX

21h

About The Position

Visiting Angels Waco is a non-medical, private-duty home care agency providing companionship, safety supervision, and personal care to help adults live safely, with dignity and independence, in their homes. The Patient Care Assistant provides in-home support to clients in Waco and surrounding communities. The agency coordinates schedules around employee availability and client needs, with shifts ranging from 1 to 12 hours during the day or night and a goal of scheduling at least 20 hours per week. Candidates must be available on weekdays and weekends, work weekends, travel to clients using their own reliable transportation, and be willing to travel outside Waco. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Have a great attitude and be helpful and ready for anything.
Be able to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
Have good time-management skills.
Demonstrate high integrity and strong ethics.
Have over one year of hands-on caregiving experience with the elderly.
Be able to work weekends.
Be over 18 years old.
Successfully complete a criminal history check.
Provide professional references.
Have reliable personal transportation and drive to and from each client.
Have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
Be willing to travel outside of Waco.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist 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 and above.
Provide supportive companionship.
Respond quickly in case of an emergency.
Transport clients to and from appointments.