What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide - PCA position at Visiting Angels?
Patient Care Aide - PCA - $400 Bonus Available*
Visiting Angels Springfield supports the seniors with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation and much more.
Visiting Angels is also an opportunity for personal growth, Offering the opportunity for advanced training in areas like Dementia Care or Alzheimer's Care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.
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
- Pay Rate: $16-$20/hour
- Differential pay for nights and weekends
- Weekly Pay!
- $400 Sign On Bonus Available*
- Flexible Hours Offering Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Weekdays, Nights, Weekends
- Shifts are available now !!!
- Varied Shifts to benefit everyone offering 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour to 12 hour shifts
- You Make Your Own Schedule
- Travel Time with Mileage reimbursement
- Caregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35-40 hours a week
- Caregiver mentor program- offering on-going training
- Client referral bonus
- Caregiver referral bonus
- Paid Orientation
- Paid Time Off
- Free Tele-health program for all employees and their families enrolled in full time benefits
- Dental , Health And Vision Insurance
- Employee Appreciation- Because Your are valued !!
- Never walk into the unexpected, Visiting Angels never sends you in alone, Offering client and caregiver introductions!
Visiting Angels Springfield supports the seniors with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation and much more.
Visiting Angels is also an opportunity for personal growth, Offering the opportunity for advanced training in areas like Dementia Care or Alzheimer's Care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.
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
- 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
- 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
- Own a vehicle with current insurance
- Social Security Card
- Must meet all qualifications to receive bonus.
Salary : $16 - $20