In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Kansas City is hiring caregivers to serve clients across the local area, including Olathe, Kansas City, Overland Park, Shawnee, Prairie Village, and surrounding communities. Join a nationally recognized network for at-home care and enjoy flexible schedules, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and medical insurance.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you will support wellness per care plans, assist with personal care, meals, mobility, light housekeeping, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training (provided if needed).
• Good time-management and ability to multitask.
• Reliable transportation to client homes as scheduled.
• Comfort with housekeeping and cooking within safety guidelines.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Support light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and responsive care.
• Assist with mobility and transportation to appointments.
• Ensure medication reminders are accurate.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid training

Background check clearance

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Kansas City is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Olathe, Kansas City, Overland Park, Shawnee, Prairie Village, 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, growth opportunities, and medical insurance.

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

Shift Options

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