Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels - Owensboro, KY; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; 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 of Owensboro seeks a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to assist seniors in-home across Henderson, Owensboro, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, mobility support, exercise encouragement, medication reminders, shopping assistance, and meal preparation in collaboration with clients.

A PCA wears many hats to help clients stay at home with dignity, and must pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks is expected.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping.
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
• Helping with shopping and putting away groceries or shopping for them.
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

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 Owensboro is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Henderson, Owensboro, Spottsville, Stanley, 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