Personal Care Assistant- PCA

ncserenity; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity at Heart is seeking reliable Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our in-home care team in North Carolina. The PCA will provide non-medical in-home support for activities of daily living, helping clients maintain dignity, safety, and independence in their own homes.

Responsibilities include assistance with ADLs, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and transportation support for appointments.

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 demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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).
• Support client goals and independence.
• Assist with community outings and appointments.
• Monitor and report changes in client condition.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate demeanor

Education

PCA certification

CPR certification

Job description

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 demeanor