What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide - PCA position at Visiting Angels?
COME WORK FOR THE LEADER IN HOMECARE!
Voted local best homecare agency in the Sioux Falls area!
Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Sioux Falls is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Hartford, Brandon, Crooks, Tea, Canton, Larchwood IA, Harrisburg, Renner, Valley Springs, Dell Rapids, Luverne MN, and many others.
A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:
While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:
Patient Care Aide - PCA Job Requirements
Shifts available:
Voted local best homecare agency in the Sioux Falls area!
Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Sioux Falls is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Hartford, Brandon, Crooks, Tea, Canton, Larchwood IA, Harrisburg, Renner, Valley Springs, Dell Rapids, Luverne MN, and many others.
A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:
- Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:
- Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
- Managing light housekeeping
- Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
- Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
- Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
- Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
- Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
Patient Care Aide - PCA Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent time-management skills
- Reliable transportation to client visits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
- Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
- A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
- Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
- 1 plus year of caregiving experience is preferred.
Shifts available:
- Full Time
- Part Time
- PRN
- Days
- Evenings
- Overnights
- Weekends
Benefits:
Reduced or Flexible Hours, Job Training, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $17