In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Columbia is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth. In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA roles involve enriching clients' quality of life and supporting wellness per custom care plans.

As a PCA, you will provide personal care, meal planning, light housekeeping, companionship, and safety during transport and appointments, with paid training and advancement options

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must manage time effectively and juggle multiple duties.
• Reliable transportation and dependable schedule adherence are required.
• Show compassion, empathy and a desire to brighten clients' days.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Handle light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond quickly in emergencies and accompany clients on errands.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Columbia is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, 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.

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:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• 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
• Possess 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

• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shifts Offered

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