Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to help seniors stay independent at home and build meaningful relationships. This part-time role focuses on one-on-one care with flexible scheduling for students or moms seeking summer work.

We offer a supportive team environment, payroll weekly, health benefits, paid orientation, and a referral program. Starting pay is $18/hr, with $2/hr more for overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and caregiver mindset.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Housekeeping, meals, dietary constraints awareness.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful, compassionate, time management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics and physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one in-home care to seniors.
• Assist with daily activities while promoting independence.
• Follow care plans and safety procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response

First aid knowledge

Time management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong 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 Northern Hills area including Spearfish, Newell, Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, Sturgis, Whitewood, 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