Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Visiting Angels Birmingham, AL; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Overtime

Job summary

Visiting Angels Birmingham in Birmingham, AL seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate in-home care to seniors and those in need. You’ll become a trusted companion, assisting with daily living activities and medical support within clients’ homes.

The role offers a variety of shifts, from full-time to PRN, with a focus on safety, dignity, and personalized care plans. Training and ongoing support are provided to enhance your caregiving skills and community impact.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• 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 caregiving

Communication skills

Time management

Emergency first aid

Housekeeping

Meal planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Birmingham is the place for you. The office in Birmingham provides caregivers for the Northern Birmingham area including Trussville, Birmingham, Alton, Chalkville, Moody, Leads, 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 Northern Birmingham 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 Birmingham is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Birmingham and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime

Shift Options

• 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