In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Fayetteville NC; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in your community. As an In Home Patient Care Assistant, you'll provide essential support and companionship to seniors, helping them with daily activities and ensuring their well-being. This role offers a meaningful career where your contributions truly matter. With opportunities for advanced training in specialized care, you can grow your skills while making a positive impact. If you have a big heart and a passion for serving others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals committed to providing compassionate care.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and first aid is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with medication, mobility, and personal care.
• Provide companionship and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients' assistance.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Emergency Response Knowledge

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Are you looking for an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Fayetteville is the place for you. The office in Fayetteville provides caregivers for the local area including Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Raeford, Whispering Pines, Sanford, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Fayetteville is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Fayetteville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Fayetteville supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. An In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

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

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent