Patient Care Aide - PCA (Trussville, AL)

Visiting Angels•Trussville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels' office in Birmingham is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with their local team. They provide caregivers for the Northern Birmingham area including Trussville, Birmingham, Alton, Chalkville, Moody, Leads, and many others. They are looking for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. The ideal candidate will have strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement, and a big heart. A Patient Care Aide - PCA job with Visiting Angels Birmingham is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Birmingham and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. A Patient Care Aide - PCA with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. Visiting Angels offers the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills. Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research, for Best Place to Work, as voted by caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides.

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

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in areas like 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