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 Wilmington is the place for you. The office in Wilmington provides caregivers for the local area including Supply, Carolina Beach, Wilmington, Bolivia, Castle Hayne, Kure Beach, Southport, St James, Leland, Winnabow, Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, Boiling Springs Lake, Monkey Junction, Shallotte, Porters Neck, 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 Wilmington is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Wilmington and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.
A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Wilmington 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. Same Day Pay Available with Tapcheck.
Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Dental Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Vision Insurance
• Weekend Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Travel Pay
• Daily Pay
• Health Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit

Shift Options

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

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