In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Quad Cities IA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing quality in-home care for seniors. As an In Home Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you serve, offering support with daily activities and companionship. This position allows you to make a meaningful difference in your community while developing your skills through advanced training opportunities in areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care. With flexible shift options and a supportive work environment, this is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a family that values your contributions and commitment to care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for serving others and providing compassionate care.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mobility, personal care, and medication management.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation for clients.
• Provide companionship and support to clients in need.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Emergency Response

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Endurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

First Aid Knowledge

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

NOW HIRING

• Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas
• Pay: $12.00-$15.00/hour
• MUST have valid Driver's License

Are you looking for an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Bettendorf is the place for you. 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. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Bettendorf is much more than just a job; it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Bettendorf and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Bettendorf 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. 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.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. Caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA 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

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA 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
• Must have valid Driver's License