Personal Care Assistant

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) helps elderly, chronically ill, or disabled individuals with daily living activities and personal hygiene. They provide vital companionship and essential non-medical support to ensure clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes or care facilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Mobility Support: Help clients get in and out of beds, wheelchairs, or vehicles, and assist with walking.
• Meal Prep: Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary restrictions, and assist with feeding if needed.
• Housekeeping & Errands: Perform light chores (laundry, changing linens, cleaning), run errands, and grocery shop.
• Health & Documentation: Remind clients to take medications, track health changes, and report conditions to medical staff or family.
• Companionship: Provide emotional support, engage in conversations, and accompany clients to appointments or social outings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass Background check
• Can complete daily notes
• Can follow directions
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR certifications are frequently required.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to bend, stand for long periods, and safely lift or transfer clients (often up to 50 lbs).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, empathy, strong communication, and a compassionate, trustworthy demeanor.

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person