In-Home Senior Caregiver (PCA) – Compassion & Mobility Support

Visiting Angels; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking an In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support seniors in Athens and surrounding areas with compassionate, in-home care. The role involves helping with daily activities, mobility, meals, medication reminders, and companionship, while promoting independence and safety.

The position offers training in areas like dementia and Alzheimer's care and emphasizes personal growth within a caring, community-focused team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Emergency response

First aid

Housekeeping

Meal prep

Mobility assistance

Compassionate care

Time management

Communication

Ethics

Endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking an In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support seniors in Athens and surrounding areas with compassionate, in-home care. The role involves helping with daily activities, mobility, meals, medication reminders, and companionship, while promoting independence and safety.

The position offers training in areas like dementia and Alzheimer's care and emphasizes personal growth within a caring, community-focused team.