Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Carmel, IN; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Longevity bonus

HHC class and certification

Job summary

Visiting Angels Carmel, IN is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support seniors in the Hamilton County area. You will provide compassionate, one-to-one care, assist with daily activities, mobility, meals, and transportation with a focus on safety and dignity.

The role offers training opportunities in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, plus the chance to grow with a dedicated local team in Carmel. Flexible shift options and a strong benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Housekeeping and basic cooking with dietary awareness
• Adherence to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and reliability
• Physical endurance for caregiving tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent confirmed

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with prescribed medications as directed
• Support mobility and ambulation around home and during appointments
• Help with personal care and hygiene routines
• Assist with routine exercises and mobility activities
• Plan and prepare meals with client input and dietary needs
• Run errands or accompany clients to shopping trips
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
• Report any unusual incidents promptly and clearly
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Emergency response

First aid

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Physical endurance

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 Carmel is the place for you. The office in Carmel provides caregivers for the Hamilton County area including Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Indianapolis, 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 Hamilton County 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 Carmel is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Carmel and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Carmel 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
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Longevity bonus
• HHC class and certification

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

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