Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Boise, ID

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 38,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Boise, ID is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support seniors in Boise and surrounding areas. The role covers personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility support, and medication reminders to help clients remain at home with dignity.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, paid weekly, a sign-on bonus, and ongoing education. Training and safety standards are emphasized as you provide compassionate, reliable care.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred for applicants.
Reliable transportation and strong communication abilities are expected.
Prior caregiving or home-care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Manage light housekeeping tasks for clients’ homes.
Encourage exercise and fitness activities.
Ensure medications are taken on time as prescribed.
Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments or outings.
Report health changes promptly and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

Drug screen

First Aid

Emergency response

Health & safety compliance

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 ambulationâ€”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