Patient Care Aide - PCA
Visiting Angels Baytown, TX · Liberty, TX · Yesterday
HealthcareInternship
About the role
Visiting Angels of Baytown is hiring a Patient Care Aide – PCA to support elderly and home-care clients throughout the local area, including Liberty, Raywood, Dayton, Moss Bluff, Stilson, and surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Perform light housekeeping tasks
- Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals
- Prompt clients to take prescription medications on schedule
- Help clients with grocery shopping and putting away groceries
- Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients based on their abilities
- Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including getting around the house, attending medical appointments, and taking walks
- Act quickly and appropriately in medical emergencies, reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances
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
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
- Compassion for vulnerable individuals seeking meaningful companionship
- Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Daily pay
- Continuing education opportunities
Schedule
- Full time
- Part time
- 8-hour shifts
- 10-hour shifts
- 12-hour shifts
- PRN
- Short shift