In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Fayetteville NC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Fayetteville is seeking in-home care professionals to support clients across Fayetteville area. Join the nation’s #1 network for in-home care and enjoy flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant, you will assist with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, mobility support, and companionship in clients' homes. Training in dementia care is available, and strong communication and reliability are essential for caring for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed).
• Must manage time effectively and juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High School Diploma

Valid Driver's License

Strong communication

First Aid training

Time management

Reliable transportation

Physical endurance

Housekeeping & cooking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Fayetteville is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Sanford, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Lumberton, 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

• 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
• 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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift