Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA · Cedar Rapids, IA · 4 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Absist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Absist 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
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
Shift Options
- Full Time
- Part Time
- PRN
- Short Shift