In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

About the Role

Visiting Angels’ office in Columbus provides caregivers for the local area including Columbus, Phenix City, Fortson, Hamilton, Ellerslie, Cusseta, Pine Mountain, LaGrange, Manchester, Shiloh, Smiths Station, and many others. We are seeking compassionate individuals committed to providing care to senior adults and those in need. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families in Columbus and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

An In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA) supports seniors with a wide range of responsibilities, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and transportation. This role also offers opportunities for personal growth, including advanced training in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. Visiting Angels has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by caregivers across the nation, an honor we take great pride in every day.