In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Bettendorf, IA; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Bettendorf is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to support clients across the Quad Cities area, including Eldridge and nearby towns. The role offers flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth.

As a PCA, you’ll assist with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and monitoring health changes per care plans. A valid driver’s license is required for client transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training required (provided if needed).
• Excellent time-management skills; able to juggle multiple duties.
• Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
• Physical endurance for carrying groceries and assisting clients.
• Willing to perform housekeeping and cooking tasks per dietary constraints.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards.
• Bring compassion and a desire to brighten each client's day.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light physical activity and walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications.
• Assist with mobility and transfers at home and during appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

First Aid

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

NOW HIRING

• Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas
• Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour
• MUST have valid Driver's License

Visiting Angels of Bettendorf is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Quad Cities area including Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Davenport, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits Available:

• 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