Patient Care Aide - PCA

Visiting Angels Fayetteville NC; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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 Fayetteville NC is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support seniors in Raeford, Fayetteville and surrounding communities. You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, medication prompts, meal prep, shopping, and mobility support to help clients stay at home with dignity.

We offer benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, PPE, holiday pay, direct deposit, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management and reliability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and meal preparation.
• Support mobility and transportation to appointments.

Skills

Excellent time-management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 Fayetteville is hiring a Patient Care Aide - PCA for our clients throughout the local area in places like Raeford, Silver City, Rockfish, Fayetteville, Dundarrach, Sanford, and many others.

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift