Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Visiting Angels’ office in Webster Groves provides caregivers for the local area including Wildwood, Webster Groves, Ellisville, Ballwin, Manchester, and many others. We are seeking individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need, with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement, and big hearts.
About the role
A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with Visiting Angels Webster Groves supports seniors with a wide range of responsibilities, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and transportation. This role is an opportunity to do real good for families in Webster Groves and the surrounding area while also growing personally. We offer advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care to help caregivers develop their skills.
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
- 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
Schedule
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Long Shifts (7-12 hours)
- Short Shifts (2-6 hours)