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VISITING ANGELS

In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$30,489 / year median in Texas

+16% projected growth

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More Like This Between $11.00 and $13.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
VISITING ANGELS
Occupation:
Personal Care Aides
Location:
Lufkin, TX - 75904
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Posted:
08/11/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/17/2026
Expires:
09/10/2026 Job #: 17053334 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) Language English, Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Are you looking for an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in Lufkin is the place for you. The office in Lufkin provides caregivers for the Deep East Texas area including Lufkin, Huntington, Diboll, Zavalla, Nacogdoches, Corrigan, Applesprings, Etoile, Wells, 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 Deep East Texas region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Lufkin is much more than just a job, its a chance to do some real good for families in Lufkin and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Lufkin 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. An In Home 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 Alzheimers care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills. Visiting Angels Work Environment Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them! Do you enjoy caring for others? Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship? Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents? If you answered yes to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a Best Place to Work, an honor we take great pride in every day.
Benefits Offered:
Pay:
$11.00-13.00 Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Holiday Pay Referral Bonuses Direct Deposit Weekly Pay Sign on Bonus
Shifts Offered:
Full Time Part Time 8 Hour Shifts 10 Hour Shifts 12 Hour Shifts In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities Help clients take prescribed medication Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (Transferring assistance using hoyer lifts or gait belts or walkers and wheelchairs.) Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (Bathing assistance and incontinence care) Help clients with routine exercises Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able) Do the clients shopping or accompany them when they shop (grocery shopping, salon, dr appointments) Perform light housekeeping duties that clients cant complete on their own Be a pleasant and supportive companion Report any unusual incidents Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency In Home Patient 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 Experience with Bathing assistance and incontinence care Experience with Transferring seniors using a hoyer lift or gait belt Strong ethics Knowledge of Alzheimer's and Dementia 2 years professional experience with the elderly in a Facility or with an agency or have a CNA certification