Compassionate Patient Care Assistant | Senior Care & Growth

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

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate home care services in Athens and surrounding areas. The role focuses on supporting seniors with daily living activities, mobility, and companionship, while promoting independence and dignity.

This position offers opportunities for growth through dementia or Alzheimer's care training, and emphasizes safety, empathy, and reliable, respectful caregiving for local families in need.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and be a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Respectful and compassionate attitude with strong ethics.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance and ability to perform daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response

First aid

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate home care services in Athens and surrounding areas. The role focuses on supporting seniors with daily living activities, mobility, and companionship, while promoting independence and dignity.

This position offers opportunities for growth through dementia or Alzheimer's care training, and emphasizes safety, empathy, and reliable, respectful caregiving for local families in need.