Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH; New London (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

Holidays off

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support seniors in the Upper Connecticut River Valley area, including New London NH and surrounding towns.

This PCA position offers flexible scheduling, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, direct deposit, continuing education, and a generous holiday schedule. The PCA will assist clients with daily living activities and maintain dignity at home.

Qualifications

• 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 pass background check and drug screen.
• First aid training and emergency response knowledge.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and groceries.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Assist with mobility and transportation to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping & cooking tasks

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

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 Claremont is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like New London NH, Keene NH, Claremont NH, Brattleboro VT, Bellows Falls VT, Hillsborough NH, and many others.

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

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

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

Shifts Available

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts