Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Springfield, IL; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $400

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Visiting Angels Springfield, IL seeks dedicated Patient Care Assistants to support seniors with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and companionship. The role offers flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, with opportunities for professional growth and training.

A $400 sign-on bonus, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits are highlighted in the listing. Caregivers are expected to maintain compassionate, ethical, and proactive service while helping clients with medication

Qualifications

• Must be a true caregiver with a passion to serve others.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Respectful, empathetic and reliable in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with prescribed medications as directed.
• Help with ambulation, mobility and transportation arrangements.
• Support personal care and hygiene routines for clients.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation with client input.
• Perform light housekeeping and run errands as needed.
• Provide companionship and report any incidents promptly.

Skills

Compassionate care

First aid knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Ethical conduct

Driving a vehicle

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - PCA - $400 Bonus Available*

• Pay Rate: $16-$20/hour
• Differential pay for nights and weekends
• Weekly Pay!
• $400 Sign On Bonus Available*
• Flexible Hours Offering Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Weekdays, Nights, Weekends
• Shifts are available now !!!
• Varied Shifts to benefit everyone offering 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour to 12 hour shifts
• You Make Your Own Schedule
• Travel Time with Mileage reimbursement
• Caregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35-40 hours a week
• Caregiver mentor program- offering on-going training
• Client referral bonus
• Caregiver referral bonus
• Paid Orientation
• Paid Time Off
• Free Tele-health program for all employees and their families enrolled in full time benefits
• Dental , Health And Vision Insurance
• Employee Appreciation- Because Your are valued !!
• Never walk into the unexpected, Visiting Angels never sends you in alone, Offering client and caregiver introductions!

Being a Patient Care Assistant - PCA at Visiting Angels Springfield is a job that is rewarding, allowing you to give back to your community and broaden your skills. The Springfield Office Team provides caregivers for the Central Illinois area including Sangamon County, Menard County, Morgan County, Logan County, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals to join our team today! Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We employee individuals with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. Employment with Visiting Angels is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to provide compassion to great families by offering a helping hand to someone in need.

Visiting Angels Springfield supports the seniors with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation and much more.

Visiting Angels is also an opportunity for personal growth, Offering the opportunity for advanced training in areas like Dementia Care or Alzheimer’s Care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

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 shopPerform 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 ethicsPhysical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Own a vehicle with current insurance
• Social Security Card
• Must meet all qualifications to receive bonus.