In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement between clients

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays

off)

Job summary

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH is seeking In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to support clients across Lebanon and nearby communities. Earn $18.00-$22.00 per hour with flexible daytime hours and opportunities for growth.

As a PCA, you will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, and companionship while following individualized care plans. Strong communication and reliable transportation are required; First Aid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation to client homes
• 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
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards (background check)

Responsibilities

• 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 companionship and support
• Responding in emergencies
• Accompanying clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take medications
• Providing mobility assistance at home and appointments

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid training

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

HIRING NOW!!

• Earn Extra Cash
• Catch Up on Bills
• Daytime hours available
• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area including Lebanon NH, Claremont NH, Hanover NH, Battleboro VT, 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
• 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
• 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 Offered

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

Shifts Available

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts