Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Eatonton, GA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels' Athens office is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with their local team, serving areas including Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Stephens, and Athens. They are looking for individuals 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 Assistant - PCA job with Visiting Angels Athens is more than just a job; it's a chance to do real good for families in Athens and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. This role supports seniors with a wide range of responsibilities, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. The position also offers opportunities for personal growth through advanced training in areas like dementia or Alzheimer's care.
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 dementia care
- Advanced training in 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
