Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Overtime

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support seniors in the Northern Birmingham area including Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook and surrounding communities. The role focuses on compassionate, home-based care and maintaining client independence.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, medication prompts, meal planning, mobility assistance, and safety monitoring. The position offers flexible shift options and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and groceries as needed.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the Northern Birmingham area in places like Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Chelsea, Alabaster, Pelham, Trussville, Center Point, Irondale, Moody, Leeds, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA enjoys benefits like:

• Paid Time Off


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• PPE Provided


• Holiday Pay


• Referral Bonuses


• Direct Deposit


• Weekly Pay


• Overtime

A Visiting Angels Patient Care Aide - PCA wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Managing light housekeeping


• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals


• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times


• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)


• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)


• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Patient Care Aide - PCA must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Patient Care Aide - PCA Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Excellent time-management skills


• Reliable transportation to client visits


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks


• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen


• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response


• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship


• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shift Options

• Full Time


• Part Time


• 8 Hour Shifts


• 10 Hour Shifts


• 12 Hour Shifts


• PRN


• Short Shift


• Live-in