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 Naperville is the place for you. The office in Naperville provides caregivers for the local area including Aurora, Lombard, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Winfield, 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 Naperville is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Naperville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.
A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Naperville supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare. 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

• Direct Deposit
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Vision Insurance

Shift Options

• Part Time
• Short Shift
• Overnights
• Holidays
• PRN
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Weekends
• 12 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

• Help clients with routine exercises
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)
• Help clients take prescribed medication
• 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)
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Must be willing to assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including but not limited bathing assistance, brushing hair and teeth, or applying skincare
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

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