Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Columbus, GA; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Columbus, GA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate in-home senior care in Columbus and surrounding areas. The role includes aiding with daily activities, mobility support, meal preparation, transportation, and light housekeeping to enhance quality of life.

Ideal candidates have a genuine desire to help others, strong communication, and a commitment to safety. Training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care is offered to help caregivers grow professionally in

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with prescribed medications and mobility.
• Assist clients with ambulation, transfers, and doctor appointments.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with routine exercises and mobility activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients
• Assist with shopping or accompany them to shops.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Caregiver mindset

Emergency first aid

Housekeeping & meals

Health & safety

Compassion & empathy

Time management

Communication

Strong 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 Columbus is the place for you. The office in Columbus provides caregivers for the local area including Columbus, Phenix City, Fortson, Hamilton, Ellerslie, Cusseta, Pine Mountain, LaGrange, Manchester, Shiloh, Smiths Station, 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 Columbus is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Columbus and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Columbus 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