Patient Care Aide - PCA (Hanover, NH)

Visiting Angels • Hanover, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley, including Hanover and Claremont, New Hampshire; Lebanon, New Hampshire; and White River Junction, Vermont. The role helps clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary according to client needs and abilities. The aide must respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training or knowledge in first aid and emergency response.
• Compassion for vulnerable people and interest in providing meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
• Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients, based on their abilities.
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

Benefits

• Pay of $18.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience.
• Paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement between clients.
• Direct deposit.
• Continuing education.
• Six observed holidays off.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED