Patient Care Aide - Pca

Are you looking for a Patient Care Aide - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angel's office in Sumter is the place for you. The office in Sumter provides caregivers for the Midlands area including Lexington, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Camden, Bishopville, Dalzell, 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 Midlands 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 Aide - 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 Aide - 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 Aide - 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.
Visiting Angels Work Environment
Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.
At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.
Patient Care Aide - PCA Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene

Patient Care Aide - PCA Requirements

• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Respectful and compassionate
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• Good time management skills
• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• High school diploma or equivalent