What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide - PCA position at Visiting Angels - Topeka, KS?
Patient Care Aide - PCA
Are you looking for a Patient Care Aide - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in Topeka provides caregivers for the local area including Auburn, Lawrence, Tecumseh, and many others.
If you’ve ever worked as a Patient Care Aide - PCA, you know caregiving can be a demanding job that requires dedication, compassion, patience, and sometimes the willingness to work nights or weekends. It’s one of the most important jobs in society, and here at Visiting Angels Topeka we treat our caregivers accordingly. We take care of our caregivers the way we want caregivers to take care of our clients. Do you take pride in your caregiving ability? Do you put your clients needs as your number one priority? If so Visiting Angels’ is looking for you.
We are looking to add to our team a Patient Care Aide - PCA who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and has the necessary skills and qualifications.
Visiting Angels Work Environment
Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.
At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.
Patient Care Aide - PCA Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments and other activities.
- Monitor client's health status and report any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Follow safety protocols when providing care.
- Communicate effectively with clients and their families.
What we offer:
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Flexible scheduling
- Days, nights, weekends, and overnight shifts
- A supportive work environment
- Monthly Employee recognition awards
- Weekly bonuses
Patient Care Aide - PCA Requirements:
- Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Current/Valid Drivers License
- Car with current Auto Insurance (Sometimes this job requires you to transport clients in your car.)
Patient Care Aide - PCA Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Sign-On Bonus
Patient Care Aide - PCA Shift Options:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed