Personal Care Aide

Just-In Home Care; Jarrettsville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MD Sick and Safe

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Mileage reimbursement

Paid skills labs

Job summary

Just-In Home Care in Jarrettsville, MD is seeking a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide hands-on daily living support. We offer Full-Time or Part-Time roles with flexible shifts, competitive pay, and mileage reimbursement.

You will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, meal prep, safety checks, and companionship, while reporting changes to the supervising nurse. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation help you serve a local client base. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PCA, caregiver, HHA, or CNA is a plus; training provided.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow infection-control protocols.
• Friendly, respectful communicator protecting client dignity and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with ability to notice small changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and safe transfers.
• Support mobility with ambulation, walker/wheelchair use, and ROM routines.
• Plan and prepare simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
• Keep home safe and tidy; perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Give medication reminders and note changes for the nurse.
• Offer companionship, activities, and escorted outings.
• Drive or accompany clients to appointments and errands.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Patient safety

Strong communication

Job description

Benefits:

• MD Sick and Safe
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Personal Care Aide (PCA) – Hands-On Daily Living Support

Full-Time & Part-Time | Flexible Shift Options | Jarrettsville

Why Join Our PCA Team?

• Supportive Culture: Leaders who listen, mentor, and celebrate every success.
• Competitive Pay & Perks: Hourly rates above market, mileage reimbursement, paid skills labs.
• True Flexibility: Pick daytime, evening, or weekend blocks that fit your life.

What You’ll Do for Clients

• Personal Care Excellence – Provide respectful assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and safe transfers.
• Mobility & Exercise – Guide ambulation, walker/wheelchair use, and therapist-directed range-of-motion routines.
• Nutritious Meal Prep – Plan and cook simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
• Safe & Tidy Home – Handle light housekeeping, laundry, and fall-prevention checks.
• Medication Cueing – Give timely reminders and note any changes in condition for the supervising nurse.
• Meaningful Companionship – Offer conversation, games, and escorted outings to keep minds sharp and spirits high.
• Errands & Transportation – Drive or accompany clients to appointments, groceries, and community activities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Prior experience as a PCA, caregiver, HHA, or CNA is a plus— but we’ll train the right heart.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within service area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow all infection-control and safety protocols.
• Friendly, clear communicator who respects client dignity and confidentiality.
• Dependable and detail-oriented—you notice small changes that make a big difference.