Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Evansville, IN; Chandler (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Evansville, IN is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support elderly clients in their homes across the Evansville area, including Chandler and surrounding communities. The role focuses on personal care, companionship, and enabling clients to stay safely at home.

Responsibilities include helping with hygiene, light housekeeping, mobility support, and medication reminders. A HS diploma, reliable transportation, and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits required.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Encourage and assist with activities to meet fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping or running errands as needed.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients where possible.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments or walks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping

Background check

First Aid

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid and emergency response training

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 Evansville is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Chandler, Evansville, Booneville, and many others.

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

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Referral Bonuses

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
• Short Shift