Personal Care Assistant- PCA

ncserenity; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity at Heart in Fayetteville, NC is seeking reliable Personal Care Assistants to join our growing in-home care team. This PCA role involves providing non-medical support to clients, assisting with ADLs, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping, and ensuring safety and dignity in the home environment.

Qualifications include PCA certification (preferred), experience in home or long-term care, CPR certification or willingness to obtain, valid driver's license, ability to pass a background

Qualifications

• PCA certification preferred where applicable.
• Experience in home care, long-term care, or similar setting.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Current TB screening.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, dependable, and compassionate demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Toileting and incontinence care.
• Mobility assistance and safe transfers.
• Hoyer lift assistance (if trained).
• Meal preparation and feeding support.
• Light housekeeping related to client care.
• Medication reminders (as permitted).
• Supporting client goals and independence.
• Assisting with community outings and appointments.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition.
• Maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

PCA certification

Home care experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Background check clearance

TB screening

Communication skills

Compassionate demeanour

Job description

At Serenity at Heart, we are committed to delivering compassionate, dependable, and high-quality in-home care services. Our team supports individuals and families by promoting dignity, independence, and safety within the home and community.

We are currently seeking reliable and caring Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our growing team.

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides non-medical in-home support to clients requiring assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role plays a vital part in enhancing clients’ quality of life while ensuring safety, comfort, and respectful care.

As a PCA, your duties may include:

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Mobility assistance and safe transfers
• Hoyer lift assistance (if trained)
• Meal preparation and feeding support
• Light housekeeping related to client care
• Medication reminders (as permitted)
• Supporting client goals and independence
• Assisting with community outings and appointments
• Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition
• Maintaining accurate documentation

Requirements

Qualifications

• PCA certification (preferred where applicable)
  
• Experience in home care, long-term care, or similar setting
  
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
  
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  
• Ability to pass background screening
  
• Current TB screening
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Professional, dependable, and compassionate demeanour