In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated In Home Patient Care Assistants who are passionate about providing compassionate care to seniors. This rewarding role involves assisting clients with daily activities, medication management, and personal care, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care, you will have the chance to broaden your skills while making a meaningful impact in your community. Join a team that values its caregivers as family and offers a supportive work environment where you can truly thrive.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License and a passion for serving others.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, medication, and mobility.
• Plan and prepare meals while supporting clients in daily activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response knowledge

Time management

Outstanding communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. The office in Bettendorf provides caregivers for the Quad Cities area including Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Davenport, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, 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.

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!

If you enjoy caring for others, take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities, and are searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents, 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