In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Southern Pines NC; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 of Southern Pines is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants (PCA) to serve clients across Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Cameron, Sanford, West End, and surrounding areas. Join a leader in at-home care offering flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth.

As a PCA, you will support clients with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship, while following individual care plans and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed).

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light physical activity and walking.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and supportive care.
• Respond to emergencies and safety concerns.
• Assist with shopping and transportation.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Driving

First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reliable personal vehicle

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels of Southern Pines is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Cameron, Sanford, West End,, 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
• 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