Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Jackson MS; Carthage (MS); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Zusammenfassung

Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors in the local area with compassionate, in-home care. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, mobility, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and meal preparation in clients’ homes.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and excellent time-management and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with reliability and discretion.

Aufgaben

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal prep.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt medications at the right times.
• Assist with shopping and putting away groceries.
• Mobility and ambulation support including doctor visits and walks.

Kenntnisse

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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 Jackson is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Redwater, Jackson, Flowood, Ludlow, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

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

Shifts Offered:

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