In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Overland Park, KS)

Visiting Angels•Overland Park, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Kansas City is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Kansas City Metro area, including Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri, Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, and Shawnee. As an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you will support clients’ wellness and enrich their quality of life in accordance with their custom care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, mobility assistance, medication reminders, errands and appointments, and responding to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities in dementia and Alzheimer’s care are available for caregivers who want to broaden their skills. The posting lists full-time, part-time, PRN, and various shift-length options.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in first aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client’s day.

Nice To Haves

Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients, observing applicable dietary constraints.
Perform light housekeeping duties.
Report health changes or unusual incidents.
Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.