Patient Care Aide - PCA (Jacksonville, IL)DescriptionPatient Care Aide - PCA
Pay Rate: $16-$20/hour
Differential pay for nights and weekends
Weekly Pay!
Flexible Hours Offering Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Weekdays, Nights, Weekends
Shifts are available now
Varied Shifts to benefit everyone offering 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour to 12 hour shifts
You Make Your Own Schedule
Travel Time with Mileage reimbursement
Caregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35-40 hours a week
Caregiver mentor program- offering on-going training
Client referral bonus
Caregiver referral bonus
Paid Orientation
Paid Time Off
Free Tele-health program for all employees and their families enrolled in full time benefits
Dental , Health And Vision Insurance
Employee Appreciation- Because Your are valued
Never walk into the unexpected, Visiting Angels never sends you in alone, Offering client and caregiver introductions!
Being a Patient Care Aide - PCA at Visiting Angels Springfield is a job that is rewarding, allowing you to give back to your community and broaden your skills. The Springfield Office Team provides caregivers for the Central Illinois area including Sangamon County, Menard County, Morgan County, Logan County, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals to join our team today! Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We employee individuals with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. Employment with Visiting Angels is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to provide compassion to great families by offering a helping hand to someone in need.Visiting Angels Springfield supports the seniors with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation and much more.Visiting Angels is also an opportunity for personal growth, Offering the opportunity for advanced training in areas like Dementia Care or Alzheimer’s Care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.Visiting Angels Work EnvironmentVisiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.Patient Care Aide - PCA Responsibilities
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with routine exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Patient Care Aide - PCA Requirements
Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
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
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