Patient Care Aide - PCA

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Longview is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the East Texas area in places like Longview, Hallsville, Kilgore, Marshall, Gladewater, Carthage, Henderson, and many others.A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePPE ProvidedHoliday PayReferral BonusesDirect DepositWeekly PayContinuing EducationA 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.While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:Helping clients handle personal care and hygieneManaging light housekeepingEncouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goalsPrompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right timesHelping 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 ambulationa€”this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walksA 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.Patient Care Aide - PCA Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentExcellent time-management skillsReliable transportation to client visitsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsFamiliarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasksMust be able to pass a background check and drug screenTraining/knowledge in First Aid and emergency responseA heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionshipWillingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standardsShifts OfferedFull TimePart Time8 Hour Shifts10 Hour Shifts12 Hour ShiftsPRNShort Shift