Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Albuquerque, NM; Cedar Crest (NM); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Visiting Angels of Albuquerque is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to help senior clients stay safely at home. You will perform personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility assistance, while encouraging wellness and independence.

A PCA wears many hats and meets the needs of clients with compassion and professionalism, including medication reminders and safety checks. Training and supportive team environment offered.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation to client visits and good time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic housekeeping and cooking abilities expected.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal prep with client input.
• Encourage exercise and mobility as able.
• Prompt medications at correct times according to plan.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping as needed.
• Support client transportation to appointments when necessary.

Conocimientos

High school diploma or equivalent

Time-management

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Housekeeping basics

Cooking basics

Background check passed

First Aid / emergency response

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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 Albuquerque is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Cedar Crest, Albuquerque, Tijeras, Sedillo, Carnuel, Sandia Heights, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 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

Shift Options

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