Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

Gym Membership

Mileage Paid

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Boise is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support elderly clients at home in Boise and surrounding areas. The role offers flexibility, growth, and meaningful companionship, with options for FT/PT shifts across days and weekends.

The PCA wears many hats, assisting with personal care, mobility, light housekeeping, meals, and medication reminders while reporting health changes and emergencies promptly. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Help with shopping and putting away groceries or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients based on ability.
• Assist mobility and accompany clients to doctor visits or walks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Boise is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Boise, Garden City, Southeast Boise, Boise Hills Village, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Immediate Start
• All shifts available - FT/PT - Days/Weekends
• Flexible Schedules
• Cash Referral Bonuses for Caregivers and Clients
• Premium Health Club Membership

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation—this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Patient Care Aide - PCA must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Patient Care Aide - PCA Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Platinum Gym Membership
• Caregiver Refreshment Center
• Mileage Paid

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Flexible shift options available