Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) – Job Description

Job overview

A compassionate and reliable Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides non-medical daily living assistance and companionship to clients in their home or care facility. The PCA helps clients maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life by supporting activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting safety, and coordinating with family and healthcare professionals as needed.

Key responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:

Bathing and personal hygiene

Dressing and grooming

Toileting and incontinence management

Mobility support and transfers (e.g., from bed to chair) following safety guidelines

Nutrition and hydration support (meal planning, preparation, and feeding as appropriate)

Light housekeeping and homemaking:

Cleaning, laundry, groceries, and organizing

Dishwashing and meal cleanup

Maintaining a safe and tidy living environment

Medication assistance (in line with client’s plan and regulations):

Reminding client to take medications

Opening medication organizers or administering over-the-counter aids as er aids as permitted

Notifying supervisor if prescription medications are not replenished

Transportation and errands:

Accompanying client to appointments or activities

Running errands and escorting to social events as required

Health and safety monitoring:

Observing changes in physical or emotional condition and reporting promptly

Assisting with prescribed exercise or rehabilitation routines (as directed)

Basic wound care and monitoring for signs of infection (only if trained and allowed by policy)

Social and emotional support:

Providing companionship, engaging in conversation, hobbies, and cognitive activities

Encouraging social engagement and participation in community activities

Communication and coordination:

Maintaining accurate records of care provided, incidents, and changes in condition

Reaching out to family, caregivers, or healthcare professionals as directed

Following care plans, schedules, and client preferences

Emergency readiness:

Understanding and implementing emergency g emergency procedures

Recognizing red flags and seeking urgent medical care if needed