In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

COME WORK FOR THE LEADER IN HOMECARE!

Voted local best homecare agency in the Sioux Falls area!

Visiting Angels of Sioux Falls is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Hartford, Brandon, Crooks, Tea, Canton, Larchwood IA, Harrisburg, Renner, Valley Springs, Dell Rapids, Luverne MN, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table
• 1 plus year of caregiving experience is preferred.

Shifts available:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Days
• Evenings
• Overnights
• Weekends

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Benefits:

• Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION! This includes snow days. You will need to pass a background check, have a working email and phone at all times, professional appearance and attitude.