Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Webster Groves is the place for you. The office in Webster Groves provides caregivers for the St. Louis area including Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Brentwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Chesterfield, Ladue, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire St. Louis region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Webster Groves is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Webster Groves and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Webster Groves supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills. Benefits Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance Shift Options Flexible Work ScheduleLong Shifts (7-12 hours)Short Shifts (2-6 hours) Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities Help clients take prescribed medicationAssist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)Assist clients with personal care and hygieneHelp clients with routine exercisesPlan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shopPerform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their ownBe a pleasant and supportive companionReport any unusual incidentsAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements Passion to serve others - a true caregiverExcellent knowledge of emergency response and first aidKnowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraintsWillingness to adhere to health and safety standardsRespectful and compassionateGood time management skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsStrong ethicsPhysical enduranceHigh school diploma or equivalent