Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Evansville, IN; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors in their homes across Vanderburgh County and nearby communities. The role emphasizes compassionate in-home care, personal support, and dignity, with a flexible schedule to suit client needs.

The PCA provides assistance with daily living activities, mobility, meal planning, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship, ensuring clients stay safe and independent at home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage and assist with exercise goals.
• Prompt medication at proper times.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Assist mobility and accompany clients to appointments.
• Respond quickly to medical emergencies and report changes.

Skills

Excellent time-management skills

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 Evansville is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Vanderburgh, Princeton, Mt. Vernon, Newburgh, 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