What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA position at Visiting Angels Quad Cities, IA?
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Role
As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:
In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Job Requirements
- Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas
- Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour
- MUST have valid Driver's License
Role
As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:
- Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
- Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
- Planning and preparing meals with clients
- Handling light housekeeping duties
- Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
- Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
- Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
- Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
- Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
- Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands
In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Job Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
- Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
- Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
- Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
- Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
- Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
- Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
- Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift
Salary : $14 - $16