Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Boise, ID; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Weekly Pay

Immediate Start

Flexible shift options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Mileage Paid

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Boise is seeking a heartfelt Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support local seniors in Boise, Caldwell, and surrounding areas. You will provide companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility support, and transportation assistance, helping families stay independent at home.

We offer flexible shifts, weekly pay, a $500 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills and make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Ability to follow safety and health guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Be a kind, supportive companion.
• Report incidents and emergencies promptly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Boise is the place for you. The office in Boise provides caregivers for the local area including Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, and many others. We are seeking one‑of‑a‑kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Boise is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Boise and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

Featured Benefits

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Immediate Start
• All shifts available - FT/PT - Days/Weekends
• Flexible Schedules
• Cash Referral Bonuses for Caregivers and Clients
• Premium Health Club Membership

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Boise supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one‑on‑one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Platinum Gym Membership
• Caregiver Refreshment Center
• Mileage Paid

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Flexible shift options available

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent