In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Anniston, AL; Pell City (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 of Anniston is hiring in-home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to serve clients across Pell City and the surrounding area. You will provide essential personal care, companionship, and support according to each client's care plan in their home environment.

As a PCA, you will help with daily activities, mobility support, medications reminders, and light housekeeping, all while maintaining safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task in home-care settings.
• Willingness to complete background checks and required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and errands.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Report health changes or emergencies promptly.
• Assist with mobility and accompanying clients to appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Anniston is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Pell City, Anniston, New London, Lincoln, Coal City, Oxford, Saks, 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
• 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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• PRN
• Varied Shifts