In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Carmel, IN; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Longevity bonus

HHC class and certification

Job summary

Visiting Angels Carmel is hiring caregivers to support clients across Hamilton County with flexible schedules and competitive wages. As an in-home Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and companionship while following personalized care plans.

We provide training in dementia and Alzheimer's care and opportunities for advancement. Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required; strong communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks and mobility support.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Handle light housekeeping duties and reporting health changes.
• Provide companionship and respond to emergencies.
• Accompany clients on shopping trips and outings.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

First Aid training

Compassionate caregiving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Carmel is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Hamilton County area including Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Indianapolis, 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

• 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 Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Longevity bonus
• HHC class and certification

Shift Options

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