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TMH

Patient Care Assistant

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$14 - $19.25/hr

Patient Care Assistant Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Assistant performs a variety of routine duties involving care of medically ill acute or sub-acute patients.

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Grace Management, Inc.

Resident Care Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

The Resident Care Assistant reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director. Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant * Provides all necessary care and services to assigned ...

Camellia at Deerwood

Resident Care Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

The Resident Care Assistant reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director. Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant * Provides all necessary care and services to assigned ...

CAMELLIA AT DEERWOOD

Resident Care Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

The Resident Care Assistant reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director. Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant * Provides all necessary care and services to assigned ...

Banfield Pet Hospital

FL · On-site

Pet Care Assistant This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received. A career at Banfield means you'll find yourself ...

Banfield Pet Hospital

Pet Care Assistant

Kendall, FL · On-site

Pet Care Assistant This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks from the position posted date. A career at Banfield means you'll find yourself working in the pet healthcare field ...

Banfield Pet Hospital

Pet Care Assistant

Kendall, FL · On-site

$15 - $16.44/hr

Pet Care Assistant This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks from the position posted date. A career at Banfield means you'll find yourself working in the pet healthcare field ...

Griswold Home Care

Personal Care Assistant

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Personal Care Assistant Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL Griswold Home Care is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Caregiverto assist our clients in Palm Beach county. Compensation - $17/hr. - $20/hr. About ...

NHS Management, LLC

PCA - Patient Care Assistant

Ocala, FL · On-site

$15 - $20.75/hr

Personal Care Assistants (PCA)s provide a beneficial service to people who previously cared for themselves and handled basic life functions on their own but now rely on someone else to help them.

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How much do care assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for care assistant in Florida is $15.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.68 and $18.51 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 Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,011 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Patient Care Assistant

TMH

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

$14 - $19.25/hr

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Patient Care Assistant

Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Assistant performs a variety of routine duties involving care of medically ill acute or sub-acute patients. Performs direct patient care. Observes and reports changes in the behavior and physical status of patients. Provides a clean and safe environment.

Additional responsibilities of a Patient Care Assistant are: assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral and denture care, skin and nail care, bed making, and maintaining a clean environment); promoting and maintaining mobility (ambulating, transferring, transporting, turning, positioning, lifting, and performing range of motion exercises); assisting with nutrition and hydration (feeding and assisting patients with eating and drinking); assisting with toileting and elimination (assisting with the use of bedpan/urinal/bedside commode, providing catheter care, and care of the incontinent patient); performs data gathering and recognizes abnormal findings (measures and records vital signs, weight, oral intake, output including urine, emesis, and stool).

Note: Orientation requires your availability to complete Clinical Orientation on your first full week (Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm).

Reports to: Registered Nurse (RN)/Nurse Manager and/or RN/Assistant Nurse Manager.

Supervises: None.

Required Education: None.

Required Experience: None NOTE: Minimum experience for float pool assignments is six (6) months.

Preferred Experience: One (1) year of job-related experience preferred.

Required Certification/License/Registry: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Note: BLS certification is required prior to performing patient care. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) may provide the opportunity for BLS certification training on-site as part of clinical orientation (as needed).

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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