Personal Care Aide
Reedsburg, WI
Posted Jun 18
What the listing says
Role
- Nurse to patient
- 1:1
- Setting
- Home Health
stated in this posting
Pay
- Against the board
- WI nursing median $45/hr
WI nursing postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $52/hr, across 554 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver in Reedsburg, WI
If caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a PCA, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.
Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to PCAs across the U. S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!
Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent
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benefits
- 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
- $19-$22 an hour
- Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
- Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
- Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of
what you’ll do
Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies
A few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers
High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Care Aide (HCA) registration in WI Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred CPR certification Covid-19 vaccination card Valid WI driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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Requirements
- Home Care Aide (HCA) registration
- driver's license
Place
- City
- Reedsburg, WI
- Median rent
- $977/mo
- Local household income
- $75,028/yr
- State price level
- 6% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You work in clients' homes around Reedsburg and the wider Madison area, not on a single hospital floor. Interim HealthCare of Madison runs home healthcare, hospice, skilled nursing, therapy, wound care, and personal care from its office at 2801 Coho…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?