Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Visiting Angels Lawton, OK · Lawton, OK · 1 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
About the role
Visiting Angels’ office in Lawton seeks Patient Care Assistant - PCA (PCA) candidates who are committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need.Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Absorb clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Absorb 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
Requirements
- 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
- Complete Covid Vaccination Preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education
Shift Options
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift
- 1 hr shifts