Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Columbia is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to help seniors at home with daily activities, mobility, and companionship in the Columbia area. You will support clients with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation as needed.

Opportunities for training in dementia or other care areas are available, with routes to expand your caregiving skills while making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate elder care.
• Knowledge of emergency response and basic first aid is preferred.
• Ability to manage time and communicate effectively with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with prescribed medications as needed.
• Provide mobility support and accompany clients to appointments or walks.
• Help with personal care and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation with client input.
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients while shopping.
• Offer companionship and a supportive presence.
• Report any unusual incidents promptly and accurately.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Support client safety and comfort in daily activities.

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 Columbia is the place for you. Our office in Columbia provides caregivers for the local area including Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, 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 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 Columbia is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Columbia and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Columbia 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.

Benefits

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

Shifts Offered

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

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