Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels • Springfield, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels Springfield is seeking compassionate Patient Care Assistants to support senior adults and others in need across Central Illinois, including Sangamon, Menard, Morgan, and Logan counties, among others. The role provides in-home assistance with daily living, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility support, transportation, companionship, and other care needs. Caregivers may have opportunities for advanced training in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

The position offers varied shift lengths from 1 to 12 hours, and caregivers make their own schedules. Full-time, part-time, PRN, weekday, night, and weekend shifts are available. The posting lists pay of $16–$20 per hour, differential pay for nights and weekends, weekly pay, and a $400 sign-on bonus for eligible employees. Travel time and mileage reimbursement are offered. The employer also describes paid orientation, paid time off, insurance and telehealth benefits for eligible full-time employees, training and referral programs, and introductions between clients and caregivers.

Requirements

• Passion for serving others and a genuine caregiver mindset.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary constraints.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful and compassionate manner.
• Good time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics.
• Physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Own a vehicle with current insurance.
• Social Security card.
• Meet all qualifications to receive the bonus.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home and outside, including attending appointments and taking walks.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients with routine exercises.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients’ assistance when they are able.
• Shop for clients or accompany them while shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks clients cannot complete on their own.
• Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
• Report unusual incidents.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Provide transportation and other daily-living support as needed.

Benefits

• $400 sign-on bonus available to eligible employees.
• Differential pay for nights and weekends.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling and the ability to make your own schedule.
• Travel time with mileage reimbursement.
• Caregiver assistance program for employees maintaining 35–40 hours per week.
• Caregiver mentor program with ongoing training.
• Client referral bonus.
• Caregiver referral bonus.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off.
• Free telehealth program for employees and their families enrolled in full-time benefits.
• Dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Employee appreciation program.
• Client and caregiver introductions.
• Advanced training opportunities, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

What This Job Offers

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