Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support senior clients in Topeka and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility support, and medication reminders, all while promoting independence at home.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, good time management, reliable transportation, and a compassionate demeanor. Flexible scheduling and weekly pay are among the offered benefits, with sign-on bonuses available.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits and ability to pass background/drug screen.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• First Aid training or knowledge and emergency response readiness.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal planning/prep.
• Encourage exercise and fitness goals.
• Assist with medication reminders and scheduling.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Housekeeping basics

Emergency readiness

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 Auburn, Lawrence, Tecumseh, 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