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Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Anchorage, AK

$13 - $17.25/hr

Personal Care Assistant This is not a hybrid position; this is strictly Anchorage area only. Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION: Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Wasilla, AK

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION: Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION: Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION: Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Fairbanks, AK

$12.75 - $17/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION:Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Personal Care Assistant This is not a hybrid position; this is strictly Anchorage area only. Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their ...

Shine Bright Care

Personal Care Assistant

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$20/hr

Personal Care Assistant This is not a hybrid position; this is strictly Anchorage area only. Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their ...

Shine Bright Care, LLC

Personal Care Assistant

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver BASIC FUNCTION: Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

Shine Bright Care, LLC

Personal Care Assistant

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

Personal Care Assistant Caregiver Basic Function: Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on ...

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How much do care assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for care assistant in Alaska is $22.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a care assistant?

Care Assistants are professionals who provide support and assistance to people who need help with daily living activities, often due to age, illness, or disability. Their duties may include helping clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, medication reminders, and providing companionship. Care Assistants work in various settings such as residential care homes, clients’ own homes, or healthcare facilities. Their primary goal is to improve the quality of life and promote independence for those they care for.

What are some common challenges care assistants face when supporting clients with varying needs?

Care Assistants often work with clients who have diverse physical, emotional, or cognitive needs, which can make each day unique and sometimes unpredictable. One common challenge is balancing the need to provide personal care with respecting the dignity and independence of each client. Additionally, Care Assistants may need to adapt quickly to changes in a client's health or behavior, communicate effectively with families, and coordinate with nurses and other healthcare professionals. Building strong relationships and staying organized can help address these challenges and ensure high-quality care.

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

To thrive as a Care Assistant, you need a compassionate approach, basic healthcare knowledge, and often a relevant qualification such as a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health and Social Care. Familiarity with care planning systems, patient lifting equipment, and basic first aid techniques is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and reliability are vital soft skills for building trust with clients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills ensure high-quality, person-centered support and safety for vulnerable individuals in various care settings.

What is the difference between Care Assistant vs Healthcare Assistant?

AspectCare AssistantHealthcare Assistant
Required CertificationsBasic training, optional NVQBasic training, NVQ often preferred
Work EnvironmentResidential care homes, home careHospitals, clinics, community settings
Employer & Industry UsageCare agencies, residential facilitiesHospitals, NHS trusts, clinics
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Care Assistants typically work in residential care or home settings providing personal care and support. Healthcare Assistants often work in hospitals or clinics, assisting medical staff with patient care. While both roles require similar basic training, Healthcare Assistants usually have additional clinical responsibilities. The choice depends on the work environment and level of medical involvement desired.

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Infographic showing various Care Assistant job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,132 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Personal Care Assistant

Shine Bright Care

Wasilla, AK • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Personal Care Assistant
Caregiver
BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their home. Keeping the individual safe, working on individualized goals, and documenting daily. Provides role model behavior by setting a positive example with behavior and work ethics. Engaging in friendly professional relationship and maintaining boundaries. Keeping open communication with the team regarding needs and expectation of service delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for the high needs management of service recipients and their individuals.
  • Responsible for meeting productivity standards
  • Responsible for the implementation of the Service Plan and comprehensive documentation, staffing notes, contact notes and other forms of documentation toward the goals and objectives of the individual
  • Promotes a strengths based perspective while empowering children and individuals to reach desired outcomes.
  • Actively engages children, individuals, and other identified informal/formal supports within the Framework.
  • Will develop an individualized Service Plan with collaboration of family and team members to reflect unique child/family needs, measurable objectives, action steps to meet the needs while incorporating the family vision and family strengths to meet identified needs/goals.
  • Will develop a comprehensive crisis and safety (safety plan when necessary) within the Child and family Team.
  • Demonstrates the ability to monitor the delivery of services to ensure they are addressing service plan goals
  • Maintains a general knowledge of services and supports available in the community, both from inside and outside of the agency
  • Coordinates transportation for service recipients.
  • Interacts professionally with other stakeholders
  • Works within the Child and family Team to promote community based care while supporting the most appropriate and least restrictive setting
  • Actively assist individuals transition through life domains, services, levels of care and into adulthood.
  • Demonstrates quality written documentation that reflects correct spelling and grammar, appropriate use of behavioral health acronyms, appropriate use of therapeutic terminology
  • Demonstrates team work and shared leadership
  • Communicates with team members, supervisor, and other employees in a positive and supportive manner and returns emails/phone calls within a 24-hour turnaround time frame
  • Carries cell phone and is able to be reached during work hours
  • Comprehends and complies with the obligation to consult with his/her supervisor or clinical consultant when support is needed beyond the PCA's capabilities
  • Submits documentation as outlined in agency standards
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be punctual at all times for scheduled events
  • Will adhere to all administrative tasks as outlined in agency policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer service
  • Must have knowledge of the HIPPA laws of 1996 to maintain and safeguard confidential medical and personal records
  • Experience with documenting in the Therap data base is preferred.
  • Must have proven ability to provide descriptive notes addressing interventions used and individual response in data base.
  • Working knowledge of signs and symptoms of common illnesses and conditions
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to consistently be at work and on time
  • Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
  • Excellent personal organizational skills
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age;
  • Must meet all the requirements for the position as set out in 7 AAC 125.010 - 7 AAC 125.199;
  • Must pass a Criminal Background Check requested under (c) of this section unless the department grants a variance under 7 AAC 10.935;
  • May not have been denied a health care provider license or certification for a reason related to patient services described in 7 AAC 105 - 7 AAC 160, or ever had a license or certification revoked; and
  • Must be able to independently assist the recipient with the specific ADL under 7 AAC 125.030 and services provided to the recipient
  • Must be able to attend training and obtain First Aid card issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other agency approved by The Department of Seniors and Disability Services
  • Must be able to attend Mandt training
  • Confirmed service in the industry with advance training in behavioral, medical or caregiver services is preferred.
  • Must be reliable and dependable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Indoors in a home setting and or in a community setting

Schedule:
  • Varies on client's schedule.

Salary/Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Healthcare
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Blended PTO/Sick Leave

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position. SBC reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development).
Shine Bright Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, and parenthood.

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