Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Angels Rapid City, SD seeks a Patient Care Assistant - PCA to support seniors in their homes with one-on-one care. This role emphasizes compassionate, personalized assistance and consistent client relationships.

Starting pay is $18/hr with a $2/hr increase for overnights and weekends, plus benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and weekly pay. Flexible scheduling helps fit family needs, with opportunities for paid training and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one home care to seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report changes to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and safe home environment for clients.
• Follow health and safety standards during visits.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Emergency response

First aid

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Are you a Patient Care Assistant - PCA who wants to help Seniors and those with disabilities stay independent in their own homes while building meaningful relationships?

Are you a student looking for part time work during your summer break?

Are you a mom that would like to work at a job that is flexible to your kid’s schedule?

Are you tired of working with numerous clients/residents at one time and want to focus more with one on one care?

If so, becoming a Visiting Angels Patient Care Assistant - PCA is the perfect job for you! NO CERTIFICATION NECESSARY!

Visiting Angels Rapid City, SD serves the Black Hills area including Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, Sturgis, Hermosa, Hill City, Custer, Hot Springs, and many others.

What does Visiting Angels - Black Hills offer for their caregivers?

• Fun TEAM environment - Just because you work alone, doesn’t mean you have to BE alone! We want our Angels to know each other, to have fun, and help each other GROW!
• Supportive supervisors - We have an Angel hotline for you to have direct communication and support from our administrative team.
• Consistent clients & Regionalized travel - We keep your travel time to a minimum and close to home. We also offer paid travel time and mileage.
• 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 Assistant - PCA AND Client referral bonus - If you send us a caregiver or a client - you get CASH!
• Angel of the Month Recognition
• Personalized training to help you learn the skills necessary for the type of clients that you are working with.
• Options for Health benefits
• Paid Vacation Days
• Weekly Pay
• Starting pay of $18/hr - with $2/hr increase for overnights and weekends!

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

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