Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels - Fayetteville, NC; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care services is seeking Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) to provide compassionate care for seniors in Raeford and surrounding areas. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including medication management, personal care support, and companionship. This position offers opportunities for personal growth through advanced training, making it ideal for individuals dedicated to serving their community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Good time management skills and strong ethics.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and be a supportive companion.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Time management

First aid knowledge

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 Fayetteville is the place for you. The office in Fayetteville provides caregivers for the local area including Raeford, Silver City, Rockfish, Fayetteville, Dundarrach, Sanford, 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 Fayetteville is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Fayetteville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Fayetteville 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

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

Shift Options

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

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