In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Trussville, AL)

Visiting Angels•Trussville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Northern Birmingham area, including Trussville, Birmingham, Alton, Chalkville, Moody, and Leads. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. Caregivers may assist with exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility and ambulation, shopping trips, and appointments or errands. They are also expected to report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly in emergencies. Advanced training opportunities in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care are available to caregivers who want to broaden their skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in first aid and emergency response; 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 adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, such as a background check.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while observing 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.