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Diocese of Harrisburg

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Lisle, IL · On-site

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Iselin, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Careers Advancement We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for care aide in the United States is $15.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a care aide?

A care aide provides personal care to clients in a retirement home or homebound patients. In this career, you are called upon to be an assistant for family members that are unable to provide the needed care on their own. You typically work with elderly patients or patients that are dealing with a debilitating disease or injury. Your job duties include assisting patients with basic hygiene, changing the sheets on beds, and emptying out bedpans when necessary. Additional responsibilities depend on whether you work in home health or at an assisted living facility. As a care aide, you are also responsible for taking blood pressure measurements, checking body temperature, and monitoring pulse rates.

What is the difference between Care Aide vs Personal Support Worker?

AspectCare AidePersonal Support Worker
CertificationsTypically requires a Care Aide certificate or equivalentOften requires a Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma
Work EnvironmentLong-term care facilities, hospitals, home careHome care, community settings, long-term care
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, nursing homes, home care agenciesHome care agencies, healthcare facilities, community services
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with daily living, basic medical tasks, mobility supportPersonal care, mobility, medication reminders, companionship

Care Aides and Personal Support Workers often perform similar roles in healthcare and home care settings. While their certifications and job responsibilities overlap significantly, the terminology may vary by region or employer. Both roles focus on assisting clients with daily activities and providing essential support in healthcare environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a care aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Care Aide, you need a foundational knowledge of personal care practices, basic healthcare, and often a certificate in health care assisting or equivalent. Familiarity with patient mobility aids, electronic documentation systems, and infection control procedures is commonly required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help Care Aides build trust and effectively support clients' emotional and physical needs. These abilities are crucial for delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care to individuals in need.

What are some common challenges care aides face when supporting clients, and how can they be managed?

Care Aides often encounter challenges such as managing clients with varying mobility levels, handling emotional or behavioral changes, and balancing multiple responsibilities during a shift. Effective communication, patience, and adaptability are essential to address these issues. Many organizations provide ongoing training and support, and teamwork with nurses and other healthcare professionals helps ensure the best outcomes for clients. Building strong relationships with clients and their families also enhances care quality and job satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Care Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,645 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Elderwood

Cheektowaga, NY • On-site

$18.02/hr

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 239 rated social care providers

Job description

Salary up to $18.02 / hour Overview

Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) to join our team! Available shifts: Full-time 6am-2pm, part-time 2-10pm

Are you looking to further your career with a company that cares about YOU? Are you a highly motivated individual that can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our Seniors? We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) who has a passion for caring about our Residents. Does this sound like the perfect fit? You're in the right place! It's time for you to love your job and work for a company that cares about you!

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Essential Job Functions:

1. Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management,       showering, dressing/undressing.2. Move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.3. Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).4. Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.5. Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.6. Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care                    preferences.a.    Bathingb.    Dressingc.    Eatingd.    Exercisee.    Housekeepingf.     Meal Preparationg.    Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipmenth.    Positioningi.     Groomingj.     Toiletingk.    Transferringl.      Personal Emergency Responsem.     Routine Skin Caren.     Laundering of Clothing7.    Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents’ conditions or needs:a.    Receives report about status of residents from nurse prior to providing care.b.    Follows plan of care in providing daily living and personal care services for resident.c.    Informs nurse after providing personal care services and weighing residents and other services or tasks as              assigned.8.    Maintains facility standards for resident care by:a.    Maintains knowledge of protecting rights of residents.b.    Ensures that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.c.    Reports to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions in room or on                    floor, or personal needs of residents.d.    Completes at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich knowledge of             resident needs and care.e.    Demonstrates respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly pleasant                  environment on the floor for staff and residents.9.    Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed.  Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus                      techniques.10.   Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of               shift.11.   Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.12.   Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.13.   Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such              as reprioritizing work as necessary.14.   Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.15.   Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.16.   Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.17.   Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.  18.   Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.19.   Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.20.   Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator. From Up to Qualifications

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Certification by an approved basic training program approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification.
  • Must maintain current annual skills testing approval.
  • Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families and staff members
  • Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required
  • Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents. Respectful demeanor of residents rights and wishes
  • Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment with others
  • Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy and ability to work well with residents, families and other staff members
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
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