In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Midtown Sacramento, CA; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Weekly stipend

Bonus referrals

401(k) matching

Job summary

Visiting Angels Midtown Sacramento, CA is seeking compassionate In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to support clients in Elk Grove, Sacramento and nearby areas.

You will help with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, companionship, and mobility support. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time shifts, paid training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the US.
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time-management abilities and multitasking capacity.
• Reliable transportation to client homes as scheduled.
• Physically able to assist with mobility, lifting, and activities of daily living.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards and background checks.
• Compassion, patience, and enthusiasm for helping clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light physical activity or walking.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Respond promptly in emergencies.
• Escort and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Assist with medication reminders as applicable.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Home Care Aide Registry registration

Job description

Urgently Hiring!!

Jobs starting at $19.00-$21.00 an hour depending on availability and experience!!! We are seeking compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join our team of Angels.

Urgently Hiring!!

Jobs starting at $19.00-$21.00 an hour depending on availability and experience!!! We are seeking compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join our team of Angels.

Visiting Angels of Sacramento is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Elk Grove, Sacramento, Del Paso, North Highlands, Pocket, Greenhaven, 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.

Role

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

• Must be 18 years old and able to work legally in the US
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• 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
• Must be able to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes
• Ability to pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting
• Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days
• Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry

Benefits Of Working For Visiting Angels Midtown

• Competitive wages - paid weekly.
• Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time shifts - we work with your schedule!
• Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days
• Paid training
• Weekly Phone Stipend
• Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals $150-300
• Annual performance reviews and raises
• Company vehicles available for client outings
• Opportunity to work as much Overtime as you can
• PPE Provided
• 401(k) matching

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts