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 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.

A Patient Care Assistant - PCA with Visiting Angels Birmingham 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

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

Shift Options

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Responsibilities

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

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Requirements

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