Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support seniors in Lawrence and surrounding areas with flexible scheduling and room for growth.

You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, and mobility, while ensuring safe, compassionate in-home care. Training and support are provided, with opportunities for sign-on bonuses and weekly pay.

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 preferred.
• Must pass background check and drug screen; First Aid and emergency response training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping or groceries when needed.

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Basic housekeeping

First Aid knowledge

Emergency response

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 Topeka is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Lawrence, Topeka, Midland, Thompsonville, Perry, Williamstown, and many others.

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

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign-On Bonus

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

Patient Care Aide - PCA Shift Options:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed