In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

About the role

Visiting Angels of Anniston is hiring caregivers to serve clients in the local area including Talladega, Munford, Anniston, Harpersville, Riverside, Lincoln, and more. Join a national network of at-home care providers.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle
• Training in First Aid and emergency response (provided if needed)
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes
• Physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and supporting a client
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints
• Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (background check)

Qualifications

• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client

Skills

• First Aid and emergency response

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Schedule

• Full Time
• PRN (as needed)
• Varying shifts