In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Overtime

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Northern Birmingham area. As an In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will enrich clients' quality of life and support wellness per their care plans.

Duties include assisting with light activity, meal planning, light housekeeping, and providing companionship. We offer advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer's care for those seeking to broaden skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a Valid Driver's License, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Good time-management and ability to juggle duties.
• Reliable transportation to client homes as scheduled.
• Comfort with light housekeeping and cooking per dietary guidelines.
• Willing to comply with health and safety standards (background check).
• Compassion and a desire to brighten clients' days.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and responsive care.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany clients on shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications.
• Assist with mobility at home and during appointments.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Time management

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid training

Job description

Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Northern Birmingham area including Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Chelsea, Alabaster, Pelham, Trussville, Center Point, Irondale, Moody, Leeds, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Role

As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer's care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Job Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live-in