In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Anniston is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to enrich clients’ lives in their homes across Pell City, Anniston and surrounding areas. You’ll support wellness per care plans, provide companionship, and help with daily activities, meals, and mobility during visits.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care. If you value flexible schedules and meaningful, hands-on work, join our team and help brighten clients’ days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Ability to manage multiple duties and time effectively.
• Reliable transportation to client homes.
• Willingness to perform housekeeping and cooking as required.
• Willing to comply with state and office health/safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise, meals, mobility, and ambulation.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation for clients.
• Monitor health changes and emergencies; report promptly.
• Provide companionship and positive, supportive interactions.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands as scheduled.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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:

• 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