Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels • Bettendorf, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels’ Bettendorf office is hiring Patient Care Assistants to support seniors and others in need throughout the Quad Cities area, including Davenport, Bettendorf, and Muscatine. The role provides compassionate in-home care and companionship, with duties ranging from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and transportation. The position also offers opportunities for advanced training in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care.

Requirements

• Passion for serving others and a genuine caregiver orientation.
• 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 demeanor.
• Good time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics.
• Physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.
• Do clients’ shopping or accompany them while shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping duties clients cannot complete on their own.
• Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
• Report unusual incidents.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Shift options, including full-time, part-time, 8-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, PRN, and short shifts
• Advanced training opportunities in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care

What This Job Offers

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