Patient Care Assistant - Pca

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 Webster Groves is the place for you. The office in Webster Groves provides caregivers for the local area including Clayton, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Brentwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Chesterfield, Ladue, 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 Webster Groves is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Webster Groves and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Webster Groves 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

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance

Shift Options

• Short Shifts (2-6 hours)
• Long Shifts (7-12 hours)
• Flexible Work Schedule

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

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