Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels Midtown Sacramento, CA; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Benefits after 90 days

Paid training

Weekly stipend

Referral bonuses

Annual raises

Company vehicles

Overtime available

PPE provided

401(k) matching

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Sacramento is hiring Patient Care Aides (PCA) to support seniors in Elk Grove, Sacramento, and surrounding areas. Earn $19.00–$21.00 per hour with flexible full-time or part-time shifts and paid training.

Benefits begin after 90 days, with weekly pay and referral bonuses; company vehicles may be available for client outings. Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, meal prep, and medication reminders.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the US.
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a personal vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time-management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Reliable transportation to client homes and mobility to assist clients.
• Willing to assist with housekeeping and cooking per dietary needs.
• Able to pass background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
• California Home Care Aide Registry registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygienic routines.
• Perform light housekeeping and prepare meals with client input.
• Encourage and support clients to meet exercise goals.
• Assist with medication reminders and scheduling.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping as needed.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments and outings.
• Document health changes and report emergencies promptly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Urgently Hiring!!

Jobs starting at $19.00-$21.00 an hour depending on availability and experience!!! We are seeking compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join our team of Angels.

Urgently Hiring!!Jobs starting at $19.00-$21.00 an hour depending on availability and experience!!! We are seeking compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join our team of Angels.

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 Sacramento is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Elk Grove, Sacramento, Del Paso, North Highlands, Pocket, Greenhaven, and many others.

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

• Competitive wages - paid weekly.
• Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time shifts - we work with your schedule!
• Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days
• Paid training
• Weekly Phone Stipend
• Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals $150-300
• Annual performance reviews and raises
• Company vehicles available for client outings
• Opportunity to work as much Overtime as you can
• PPE Provided
• 401(k) matching

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

• Must be 18 years old and able to work legally in the US
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table
• Must be able to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes
• Ability to pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting
• Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days
• Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts