In-Home Personal Care & Support Aide

Avid Health at Home; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Avid Health at Home seeks a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to support clients in their home under supervision of the Clinical Manager and physician-ordered care plans. You will assist with ADL/IADL, basic personal care, and meal preparation, while providing companionship and ensuring a safe home environment.

Responsibilities include documentation, HIPAA compliance, and coordination with a care team. NC PCA certification and NC Board of Nursing registration are required or in process; CPR preferred;

Qualifications

• Current certification/registration with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current PCA certification.
• CPR preferred and may be required for some clients.
• Bi-lingual – English/Spanish a plus.
• Must meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.

Responsibilities

• Implements and provides day-to-day ADL/IADL support per physician's plan and client plan of care.
• Assist with personal care including baths, grooming, dressing, and hygiene.
• Assist with elimination, transfers, ambulation, and therapy exercises as directed by professionals.
• Plan and prepare meals according to dietary requirements and assist with feeding if necessary.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, shopping/errands, and accompaniment to appointments.
• Provide companionship and ensure client safety; document shift details and adhere to HIPAA.

Skills

PCA certification

CPR

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Avid Health at Home seeks a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to support clients in their home under supervision of the Clinical Manager and physician-ordered care plans. You will assist with ADL/IADL, basic personal care, and meal preparation, while providing companionship and ensuring a safe home environment.

Responsibilities include documentation, HIPAA compliance, and coordination with a care team. NC PCA certification and NC Board of Nursing registration are required or in process; CPR preferred;