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Visiting Angels lists this Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Eldridge, IA) opportunity in eldridge, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Care Assistant - PCA
NOW HIRING
Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas
Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour
MUST have valid Driver's License
Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in Bettendorf is the place for you. The office in Bettendorf provides caregivers for the Quad Cities area including Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Davenport, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Quad Cities region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Bettendorf is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Bettendorf and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.
A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Bettendorf supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer's care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.
Benefits Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday Pay
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay
Shift Options Full Time
Part Time
8 Hour Shifts
12 Hour Shifts
PRN
Short Shift
Patient Care Assistant - 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 Assistant - 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
Must have valid Driver's License
Worksite address
eldridge, IA, 52748, US
Who can apply
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