Patient Care Assistant - PCA
About the role
We are seeking compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join our team of Angels. We provide non-medical in-home care for seniors and disabled individuals so they can remain in their homes. Our caregiver services range from simple companionship and personal care to more complex cases when care is needed for someone living with chronic disease, stroke, or recovering from surgery. Our office in Midtown Sacramento provides caregivers to the local area. Visiting Angels works hard to match a Patient Care Assistant - PCA with clients who are compatible with their skill level and personality, and we schedule our caregivers for as many or as few hours as they desire. Our caregivers are recognized for their work regularly, and we offer shift bonuses for fill‑in work.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and personal care to seniors and disabled clients.
- Assist with more complex care needs for individuals living with chronic disease, stroke, or recovering from surgery.
- Perform electronic visit verification (EVV) and maintain caregiver notes using a smartphone.
- Ensure client safety and well‑being during in‑home visits.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience in‑home care (professional or private).
- Be 18 years old and able to work legally in the US.
- Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID‑19 with shot record.
- Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.
- Reliable transportation.
- Excellent communication skills; bilingual and multilingual caregivers welcomed.
- Ability to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes.
- Ability to pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
- Negative TB screening within the last 90 days.
- Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry.
- Compassionate, understanding, flexible, and have a true desire to help others.
Benefits
- Competitive wages – paid weekly.
- Flexible scheduling – part‑time and full‑time shifts; we work with your schedule.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days.
- Paid training.
- Weekly phone stipend.
- Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals ($150‑$300).
- Annual performance reviews and raises.
- Company vehicles available for client outings.
- Opportunity to work as much overtime as you can.
- PPE provided.
- 401(k) matching.
Pay
$19.00‑$21.00 per hour.
Schedule
- Job types: Full‑time, Part‑time.
- Shifts offered: 8‑hour, 10‑hour, full‑time, part‑time.
- Expected hours: 20‑45 per week.
- Work location: In person.