In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Albuquerque, NM; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Albuquerque is hiring caregivers to serve our clients across the local area, including Los Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms, Albuquerque, and more. Join a network that leads in at-home care with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and potential for growth.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you’ll support wellness and daily living according to care plans, helping with personal care, meals, mobility, and companionship in clients’ homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• First Aid and emergency response training required (provided if needed).
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Compassion

Reliability

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Albuquerque is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Los Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms, Albuquerque, South Valley, Los Chavez, 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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

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