Patient Care Aide - PCA

Earn extra cash and catch up on bills with daytime hours available.

Pay

$18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience.

About the role

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support senior adults in the Upper Connecticut River Valley area, including Lebanon NH, Claremont NH, Hanover NH, Brattleboro VT, and surrounding communities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• No major holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities

• 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, including getting around the house, visiting the doctor, and taking walks
• Acting quickly in medical emergencies and reporting health changes or unusual circumstances

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
• Ability 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

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts