Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Caregiver Corner

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a Patient Care Aide - PCA to support seniors in Spearfish and surrounding Northern Hills communities. You will provide compassionate in-home care, assist with daily activities, and help clients maintain independence at home.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility support, medication reminders, and transportation assistance as needed. Training, orientation, and benefits are available; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• First Aid training or readiness to obtain training.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with light housekeeping and daily living tasks.
• Encourage and support clients to meet exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping or groceries and meal planning with clients.
• Support mobility and ambulation and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

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 Northern Hills area in places like Spearfish, Newell, Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, Sturgis, Whitewood, 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