Patient Care Aide - PCA (Elk Grove, CA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Sacramento is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Elk Grove, Sacramento, Del Paso, North Highlands, Pocket, Greenhaven, and many others. A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity. While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include: Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene, Managing light housekeeping, Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals, Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times, Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them), Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability), Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks. A Patient Care Aide - PCA must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old and able to work legally in the US
- Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Possess 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
- 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
- Must be able to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes
- Ability to pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting
- Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days
- Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry
Responsibilities
- Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
- Managing light housekeeping
- Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
- Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
- Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
- Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
- Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
- Act quickly in the case of medical emergencies
- Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances
Benefits
- Competitive wages - paid weekly
- Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time shifts - we work with your schedule!
- Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days
- Paid training
- Weekly Phone Stipend
- Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals
- $150-300 Annual performance reviews and raises
- Company vehicles available for client outings
- Opportunity to work as much Overtime as you can
- PPE Provided
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
