Patient Care Assistant - PCA

About the role

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Boise is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Boise and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• 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
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Premium Health Club Membership
• Caregiver Refreshment Center
• Mileage Paid
• Shift Options: Full Time, Part Time, 8 Hour Shifts, 10 Hour Shifts, 12 Hour Shifts, PRN, Short Shift, Flexible shift options available