Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Caregiver Corner

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support elderly and home-care clients across the Southern Hills area, including Hot Springs. This role offers flexible shifts, orientation, ongoing training, and comprehensive benefits.

The PCA aids with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meals, medications, and mobility, helping clients stay at home with dignity while remaining compassionate and professional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills required.
• Reliable transportation to client visits required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks recommended.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response preferred.
• Heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications at the right times.
• Assist with shopping and groceries.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients when possible.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation for daily activities and appointments.

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Travel readiness

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 Rapid City is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Southern Hills area in places like Hill City, Keystone, Custer, Hot Springs, Edgemont, Pringle, Hermosa, Buffalo Ga, and many others.

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

• Flexible schedule
• Caregiver Corner - located at the office for you to stop by for refreshments or a quick nap on our comfy couch between visits with clients.
• Patient Care Aide - PCA AND Client referral bonus - If you send us a caregiver or a client - you get CASH!
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

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:

• 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
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends