Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting-Angels; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support local seniors in Columbia and surrounding areas. The role involves helping with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility assistance in clients’ homes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent time management, and strong communication. Training and ongoing education are provided, with opportunities for flexible shifts and reliable compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; caregiver experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage time and tasks independently in client homes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene for clients.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation with client input.
• Encourage activity and exercise as appropriate.
• Administer medications reminders and assist with scheduling visits.
• Support shopping, errands, and mobility as needed.
• Report health changes quickly and accurately to supervisors.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

First aid

Emergency response

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 Columbia is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, and many others.

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

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

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:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• 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

Shifts Offered

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