Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Sumter, SC; Florence (SC); On-site; 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 Sumter, SC is seeking a Patient Care Assistant - PCA to support local seniors with compassionate in-home care. The role emphasizes mobility assistance, daily living activities, and personalized companionship in Sumter and surrounding areas.

The position offers various shift options (Full Time, Part Time, 8–12 hour shifts, PRN) and opportunities for growth through training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and be a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with dietary awareness.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful, compassionate, and good time management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics and physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

First aid knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Ethical conduct

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 Sumter is the place for you. The office in Sumter provides caregivers for the local area including Darlington, Sumter, Columbia, Hartsville, Pamplico, 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 Sumter is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Sumter and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Sumter 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