In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Florence, SC)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Sumter is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants to serve clients throughout the local area, including Darlington, Sumter, Columbia, Hartsville, and Pamplico. The position supports clients’ wellness and quality of life according to their individual care plans. Care may include personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and accompanying clients on errands or appointments. Caregivers must respond responsibly to emergencies and report health changes or unusual incidents. Advanced training opportunities are available in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care. Shifts offered include full-time, part-time, PRN, short shifts, live-in, and 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- First Aid and emergency response training; training is provided if needed.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties at once.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
- Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
- Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, such as background checks.
- Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.
Responsibilities
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
- Handle light housekeeping duties.
- Report health changes or unusual incidents.
- Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
- Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
- Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Continuing education
- Advanced training opportunities in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
