In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

About the role

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA at Visiting Angels Springfield is a rewarding job that allows you to provide compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. Visiting Angels Springfield supports seniors with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one-on-one mobility assistance, and providing transportation.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Ambulate and assist clients with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Own a vehicle with current insurance
• Valid Social Security Card

Qualifications

Must meet all qualifications to receive bonus.