Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Visiting Angels’ office in Webster Groves is seeking compassionate individuals for Patient Care Assistant - PCA jobs, providing caregivers for the local area including Chesterfield, Webster Groves, Maryland Heights, Eureka, Fenton, Ellisville, Ballwin, and many others. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We seek 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 supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities, and offers 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 Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Shift Options
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Long Shifts (7-12 hours)
- Short Shifts (2-6 hours)
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