In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated In Home Patient Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of seniors by providing essential support and companionship. Caregivers will assist with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and mobility assistance, while also having opportunities for advanced training in specialized areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Join a workplace recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' and be part of a family-oriented environment that values your contributions and offers meaningful career growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Passion for serving others and providing compassionate care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, and mobility.
• Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Time Management

Personal Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Are you looking for an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Kansas City is the place for you. The office in Kansas City provides caregivers for the local area including Olathe, Kansas City, Overland Park, Shawnee, Prairie Village, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Kansas City is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Kansas City and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Kansas City supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

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

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent