Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Company: Visiting Angels
Location: Athens
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Patient Care Assistant - PCAAre you looking for a Patient Care
Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your
community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in
Corsicana is the place for you. The office in Corsicana provides
caregivers for the local area including Athens, Malakoff,
Corsicana, Athens, Trinidad, Kerens, Powell, 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 local 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 Corsicana is much more
than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in
Corsicana and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to
someone in need.A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels
Corsicana 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.Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Responsibilities--- Help clients take prescribed medication---
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or
outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)--- Assist 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 emergencyPatient Care Assistant - PCA 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--- Must have valid
Driver's License
Keywords: Visiting Angels, Tyler , Patient Care Assistant - PCA, Other , Athens, Texas
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