Patient Care Technician

Job Summary

CandiCare Home Care LLC is seeking compassionate, dependable, and professional Patient Care Attendants (PCAs) to provide quality non-medical home care services to clients in the comfort of their homes. The Patient Care Attendant assists clients with activities of daily living, personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and other authorized support services according to each client's individualized service plan.

The ideal candidate is patient, trustworthy, reliable, attentive to detail, and committed to preserving each client's dignity, independence, comfort, and safety. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively with the agency, and follow all established policies and procedures.

At CandiCare Home Care LLC, we believe in providing care that goes beyond completing daily tasks. We strive to build meaningful relationships with our clients by treating every individual with compassion, respect, and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and hygiene to promote comfort and recovery.
• Assist clients with bathing, showering, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Provide assistance with dressing and undressing.
• Assist with toileting, incontinence care, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Help clients with walking, mobility, and transfers within the limits of their training and the service plan.
• Provide assistance with positioning and comfort.
• Encourage clients to maintain as much independence as possible.
• Respond swiftly to emergency situations using CPR and basic life support skills to stabilize patients until further help arrives.

Requirements

• Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Background Check: Must successfully complete the required expanded criminal history check or national criminal history background check in accordance with Indiana law and agency policy.
• TB Screening: Must complete the required tuberculosis screening before providing direct client care, in accordance with applicable Indiana requirements.
• CPR Certification: Current CPR certification is preferred or required when applicable to the position, client assignment, or payer requirements.
• Training and Competency: Must complete agency orientation, required training, and competency evaluations for assigned duties before performing those duties independently.
• Experience: Previous experience in home care, caregiving, assisted living, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate professionally with clients, family members, supervisors, and other authorized care team members.
• Dependability: Must be punctual, reliable, flexible when possible, and able to follow assigned schedules and service plans.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including assisting clients with mobility when properly trained and authorized.
• Documentation Skills: Must be able to complete accurate service notes, electronic visit verification, and other required agency records. Basic computer and smartphone skills are necessary.
• Professional Conduct: Must demonstrate honesty, patience, compassion, respect, confidentiality, and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to assigned client locations. A valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance are required for employees whose duties include driving clients or performing transportation services.
• Employment Documents: Must complete all required hiring paperwork, including employment eligibility verification, tax forms, direct deposit information if applicable, and agency acknowledgments.
• Ongoing Compliance: Must maintain required certifications, screenings, and training and promptly notify the agency of any changes that may affect eligibility to perform assigned duties.

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Work Location: In person