Patient Care Aide - PCA

About the Role

Visiting Angels of Sumter is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support senior adults in their homes across the local area, including Darlington, Sumter, Columbia, Hartsville, Pamplico, and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Manage light housekeeping tasks
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals
• Prompt clients to take prescription medications on schedule
• Assist with grocery shopping and meal planning/preparation based on client ability
• Support clients with mobility and ambulation, including doctor visits and walks
• Respond quickly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• Compassion for vulnerable individuals and a desire to provide meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education opportunities

Schedule

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