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Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels Kansas City, KS · Olathe, KS · 6 days ago
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Patient Care Aide - PCA

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • PPE Provided
  • Holiday Pay
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay
  • Sign on Bonus

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA helps our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity. 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)
  • Aiding clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

In the case of medical emergencies, a Patient Care Aide - PCA must be prepared to act quickly. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances.

Job Requirements

  • A 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

Shift Options

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • 8 Hour Shifts
  • 10 Hour Shifts
  • 12 Hour Shifts
  • PRN
  • Short Shifts

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