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