Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Naperville seeks a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support elderly clients at home. You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meals, mobility, and medication reminders, helping clients stay independent and safe at home.

The role offers part-time shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and opportunities to grow within a compassionate home-care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills required.
• Reliable transportation to client visits required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must 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 health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to help clients handle personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications at the right times.
• Help clients with shopping and groceries.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including doctor visits and walks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Light housekeeping

Meal planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid training

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 Naperville is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Aurora, Lombard, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Winfield, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Holiday Pay


• Direct Deposit


• Weekly Pay


• Continuing Education

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:

• MUST be willing to help 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

• Part Time


• 8 Hour Shifts


• 10 Hour Shifts


• 12 Hour Shifts


• PRN


• Short Shift


• Weekends


• Holidays


• Overnights