Personal Care Aide - Daytime Shifts

Senior Helpers of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday premium pay

Great Place to Work Certified 2025

Automated Employee Incentive Program

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Cincinnati is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide in-home care for seniors. You will assist with daily activities, mobility, meals, and medication reminders, while delivering warm companionship and respect.

You will work daytime shifts with mileage reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine care for seniors with a strong desire to help others.
• Must be 18+ with caregiving experience and a clean background.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care to seniors in their homes.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, and transfers.
• Support with meal prep, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Document changes and report to the office team.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Do You Have a Heart for Helping Others? Join Our Senior Helpers Family.

At Senior Helpers of Cincinnati, we believe extraordinary care starts with extraordinary people. We're a locally owned, family-feel agency backed by the nationally recognized Senior Helpers® brand, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®.

If you're someone who brings patience, warmth, and genuine compassion to everything you do - and who believes every person deserves to be cared for with dignity - we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay - $18-20/hour
• Hiring for daytime shifts
• Mileage reimbursement
• Holiday premium pay
• Great Place to Work® Certified 2025
• Automated Employee Incentive Program rewards you points that can be used for gift cards
• Professional Growth Opportunities- we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional
• Flexible scheduling built around your life- we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life
• Team Support- we believe a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term
• Employee Rewards & Recognition- because you deserve to be celebrated
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program- discounts on entertainment, travel, electronics, and more!
• One-on-One client matching- you are thoughtfully matched with clients based on individual needs, preferences, and compatibility, supporting meaningful, professional relationships.
• Flexible scheduling built around your life- we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.

What You'll Do

As a Personal Care Aide (PCA) with Senior Helpers of Cincinnati, you'll provide hands-on personal care to seniors in their homes - helping them maintain their independence while preserving their dignity and comfort. This role is ideal for someone who brings a gentle touch, a calm presence, and a genuine desire to make each client feel safe and respected. Your day may include:

• Enjoying time with the client doing crafts, watching a movie or even gardening
• Assisting with bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing
• Supporting clients with mobility, transfers, and positioning
• Providing toileting and incontinence care with compassion and respect
• Helping with meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Providing medication reminders
• Performing light housekeeping and laundry
• Offering warm companionship and emotional support
• Documenting and reporting any changes in your client's condition to our caring office team
• Transporting clients to appointments and errands as needed

Who We're Looking For

You don't have to be perfect on paper - you have to be perfect of heart.

Required:

• Genuinely cares about the well-being of seniors and wants to make a real difference
• At least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of caregiving experience with a home care agency
• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent
• Has reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Pass Background Check
• Current Auto Insurance
• Pass a drug test
• Ability to perform essential physical functions, including lifting up to 50 lbs, assisting with client transfers and repositioning, and standing or walking for extended periods (reasonable accommodations available upon request)
• Brings a calm, compassionate, and professional presence

Preferred:

• Prior personal care experience (CNA, HHA, or similar)
• Experience with ADLs, transfers, and hands-on client care
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in-home, assisted living, or facility caregiving

About Senior Helpers®

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in‑home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.

If this sounds like the kind of work that fills your heart, we'd love to meet you.

Senior Helpers of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable law.