Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Visiting Angels; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support local seniors with light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and transportation. The role emphasizes one-on-one care and personal growth, with opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.

Ideal candidates are dedicated to providing dignified, respectful care and possess strong interpersonal skills and reliability to serve families in Athens and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

First aid

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ethical conduct

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support local seniors with light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and transportation. The role emphasizes one-on-one care and personal growth, with opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.

Ideal candidates are dedicated to providing dignified, respectful care and possess strong interpersonal skills and reliability to serve families in Athens and surrounding areas.