Patient Care Assistant - Pca

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 Angel’s office in Amarillo is the place for you. The office in Amarillo provides caregivers for the Panhandle area including Pampa, Clarendon, McLean, 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 Panhandle 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 Amarillo is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Amarillo and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Amarillo 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.

Benefits Offered

• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Daily Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Holiday Pay
• Dental Insurance

Shifts Offered:

• PRN
• Full Time
• Short Shift
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Part Time
• 12 Hour Shifts

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Good time management skills
• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Strong ethics
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Respectful and compassionate