Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels Midtown Sacramento, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits after 90 days

Paid training

Weekly phone stipend

Referral bonuses $150-300

Annual reviews and raises

Company vehicles for outings

Overtime opportunities

PPE Provided

401(k) matching

Job summary

Visiting Angels Midtown Sacramento, CA is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors at home across Sacramento, Davis, Elk Grove, and surrounding areas. Experiences with compassionate care and reliable scheduling are valued. Competitive wages with weekly pay and benefits in a flexible environment.

The PCA will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, and mobility, aiming to keep clients safely at home with dignity. Training is provided, and opportunities for overtime exist.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally able to work in the US.
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.
• Reliable transportation to client homes at scheduled times.
• Capable of light housekeeping and cooking as needed.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards (background check).
• Must be able to use a smartphone for EVV and caregiver notes.
• Background checks including Live Scan and TB test recent within 90 days.
• Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage and assist with exercise and fitness goals.
• Administer medications on schedule.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients (as able).
• Assist with mobility and doctor visits as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Time management

Smartphone EVV usage

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Urgently Hiring!!

Jobs starting at $19.00-$21.00 an hour depending on availability and experience!!! We are seeking compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join our team of Angels.

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 Sacramento is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Sacramento, Davis, Elk Grove, Laguna, Lemon Hill, La Riviera, Rosemont, and many others.

Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:

• Competitive wages - paid weekly.
• Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time shifts - we work with your schedule!
• Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days
• Paid training
• Weekly Phone Stipend
• Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals $150-300
• Annual performance reviews and raises
• Company vehicles available for client outings
• Opportunity to work as much Overtime as you can
• PPE Provided
• 401(k) matching

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

• Must be 18 years old and able to work legally in the US
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table
• Must be able to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes
• Ability to pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting
• Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days
• Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts