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Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Lawton, OK, Duncan, OK, United States


Visiting Angels Lawton provides caregivers for the local area including Duncan, Lawton, Marlow, Comanche, Fletche, and many others.

A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will support seniors we serve with a wide range of responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one‑on‑one mobility assistance, and transportation.

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 hour shifts

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 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

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