Compassionate PCA for Senior Care & Mobility

Visiting Angels - Anniston, AL; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Anniston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate in-home support to seniors in Anniston and surrounding communities. You will assist with medication reminders, mobility, personal care and daily activities, and participate in ongoing training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills.

We value kindness, reliability and strong communication to keep clients safe and comfortable.

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 caregiver

Emergency response

First aid

Communication skills

Time management

Ethics

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Kindness

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Anniston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate in-home support to seniors in Anniston and surrounding communities. You will assist with medication reminders, mobility, personal care and daily activities, and participate in ongoing training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills.

We value kindness, reliability and strong communication to keep clients safe and comfortable.