In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

About the role

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to serve clients in the local area including Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, Swisher, Western, and more. Join a national network of at-home care providers and enjoy a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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 supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

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)
• 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
• Confident in physical endurance when it comes to carrying groceries and supporting a client
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Shift Options (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Short Shift)