Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Montgomery, AL; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Montgomery is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support local seniors with compassionate in-home care. You will provide companionship, help with daily activities, and ensure safety during mobility and transportation tasks.

The role includes light housekeeping, meal preparation, and opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills in a caring community setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates compassion and strong communication.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency response.
• Able to perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Respectful, reliable, and adheres to safety standards.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Capable of assisting with mobility and daily activities.
• Demonstrates ethics and professional conduct.
• Physical endurance and ability to work with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility at home or during outings.
• Assist with personal care and daily hygiene.
• Support routine exercises and mobility activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input when possible.
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients on shopping trips.
• Perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Provide a pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Report unusual incidents promptly and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Passion to serve others

First aid knowledge

Housekeeping & cooking

Health & safety

Compassionate demeanor

Time management

Communication skills

Ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Montgomery is the place for you. The office in Montgomery provides caregivers for the Central Alabama area including Auburn, Waverly, Opelika, Notasulga, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Central Alabama region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Montgomery is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Montgomery and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Montgomery supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Assistant - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Patient Care Assistant - PCA 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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

• 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