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 Jacksonville is the place for you. The office in Jacksonville provides caregivers for the local area including Hampstead, Topsail, Holly Ridge, Surf City, Jacksonville, Sneads Ferry, 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 Jacksonville is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Jacksonville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Jacksonville 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

• Referral Bonuses
• Weekend Pay
• Travel Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Daily Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay

Shift Options

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

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