Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and nearby communities. You’ll assist with daily living, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping while promoting independence and dignity.

Flexible shifts available including Full Time, Part Time, PRN, and Short Shift. Must have high school diploma, reliable transport, and pass background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management and strong communication skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to support daily living.
• Encourage exercise and fitness activities.
• Prompt medication reminders at the correct times.
• Assist with shopping and meal preparation with clients.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Excellent time-management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

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 Cedar Rapids is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 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
• PRN
• Short Shift