Personal Care Assistant PCA

Home Care Association of America; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ComForCare Home Care - Contra Costa West is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our Orinda, CA team. You will provide in-home care that promotes dignity and independence, help with daily living activities, and offer companionship to clients in their homes.

We value caregivers who are patient, reliable, and able to follow detailed care plans. Training and a supportive culture are part of our commitment to quality home care and caregiver growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a PCA/HHA/CNA or caregiver preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated compassion for elderly or disabled clients.
• Reliable transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes
• Help with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation as needed
• Monitor and report changes in client health or behavior to supervisors
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with errands or transportation
• Follow individualized care plans to ensure consistent, high-quality personal care

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Job description

About The Role

ComForCare Home Care - Contra Costa West is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our growing team in Orinda, CA. In this rewarding role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by providing personalized, in-home care that promotes dignity and independence. If you have a heart for helping others, we'd love to have you on board!

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Benefits

• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

About The Role

ComForCare Home Care - Contra Costa West is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our growing team in Orinda, CA. In this rewarding role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by providing personalized, in-home care that promotes dignity and independence. If you have a heart for helping others, we'd love to have you on board!

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes
• Help with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation as needed
• Monitor and report changes in client health or behavior to supervisors
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with errands or transportation
• Follow individualized care plans to ensure consistent, high-quality personal care

Requirements

• Prior experience as a PCA, HHA, CNA, or caregiver preferred
• Genuine compassion and patience when working with elderly or disabled individuals
• Ability to assist with physical tasks including lifting and transferring clients
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plan instructions
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus
• Must pass a background check and meet state requirements for home care aides in California

About Us

ComForCare Home Care - Contra Costa West is a trusted provider of in-home care services dedicated to helping clients live their best lives possible in the Orinda and greater Contra Costa area. Our clients love us for our personalized approach and the genuine connections our caregivers build with them and their families. We invest in our team with flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture that truly values the important work caregivers do every day.

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.