In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Sumter, SC; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Sumter is hiring compassionate in-home PCA caregivers to support clients in the Midlands area, including Sumter and surrounding towns. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth while making a meaningful difference in clients' daily lives.

The role involves assisting with personal care, meals, mobility, and light housekeeping, with training offered to expand skills in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management and multitasking ability
• Compassion and desire to brighten clients' day
• First Aid training provided if needed (training available)
• Reliable transportation to client homes for scheduled visits

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Support clients with light exercise or walks
• Plan and prepare meals with clients
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Report health changes or incidents promptly
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with shopping trips and errands
• Ensure medications are reminded and taken as prescribed
• Support mobility and transfers in home and during appointments

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compassion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Visiting Angels of Sumter is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Midlands area including Sumter, Manning, Camden, Bishopville, Dalzell, 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

• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live‑In