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How much do pca in jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for pca in in Lancaster, CA is $15.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.93 and $17.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCA in healthcare?

PCAs, or Patient Care Assistants, are healthcare workers who provide basic care and support to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other medical facilities. Their duties typically include helping patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. PCAs also assist nurses by taking vital signs, reporting changes in patients’ conditions, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. They play a key role in ensuring patients' comfort and wellbeing during their stay in a healthcare facility.

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

To thrive as a PCA, you need a basic understanding of personal care practices, knowledge of hygiene standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with assistive devices, mobility aids, and sometimes CPR/First Aid certification is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help PCAs provide effective support and build trust with clients. These qualities are essential for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of those receiving personal care assistance.

How does a PCA in Indiana typically collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals during a shift?

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in Indiana, you will regularly work alongside nurses, therapists, and other healthcare staff to provide comprehensive care for patients. Collaboration often involves reporting changes in a patient's condition, assisting with daily living tasks, and following care plans set by registered nurses or physicians. Open communication and teamwork are essential, as you may be called upon to support nurses during procedures or participate in team meetings to discuss patient needs. This collaborative environment ensures each patient receives consistent and high-quality care throughout their stay.

What is the difference between Pca In vs Home Health Aide?

AspectPca InHome Health Aide
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, PCA certificationCPR, First Aid, HHA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists patients in hospitals, clinics, or home settingsProvides in-home care for patients
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, home health agenciesHome health agencies, private families

Both Pca In and Home Health Aide roles involve providing personal care and support to patients, often requiring similar certifications like CPR and First Aid. However, Pca In typically works in clinical or hospital settings, while Home Health Aides focus on in-home care. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path based on work environment and certification requirements.

Are PCA jobs in high demand?

PCA (Personal Care Assistant) jobs are generally in high demand due to an aging population and increased need for in-home care services. These roles often require compassion, basic caregiving skills, and sometimes certification, and employment opportunities are expected to grow steadily in the coming years.

Is being a personal care assistant a hard job?

Personal care assistants (PCAs) often find the job physically and emotionally demanding due to tasks like assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support. The role requires patience, good communication skills, and the ability to handle a physically active environment, often with flexible or part-time schedules. The difficulty can vary based on the client's needs and work setting.

What cities near Lancaster, CA are hiring for Pca In jobs?

Cities near Lancaster, CA with the most Pca In job openings:

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Registered Nurse - Emergency - Full Time/Nights - Req#2134768352

Lancaster, CA • On-site

Antelope Valley Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$47.91 - $78.71/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Antelope Valley Medical Center rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
Job Objective:
A Registered Nurse who is responsible for the nursing care of patients in the Critical Care setting guided by policies and procedures of the Critical Care Unit and hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Nursing Process:
  1. Applies nursing process in direct patient care
    • Assessment of physiological, psycho social, educational, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient as evidenced by written assessment within one hour of admission and visual assessment within fifteen minutes of arrival
    • Documents physical assessment every four hours on in the electronic medical record and vital signs/I&O Q2 or more frequently as required by diagnosis/disease process/physician orders.
    • Reassesses patient's needs every four hours and more often when necessary and documents in the electronic medical record and patient care plan. Provides further interventions as necessary and re-evaluates outcomes.
  2. Care of acutely ill patient
    • Monitors vital sign, i.e. EKG, Sa02, etc. and intervenes as necessary
    • Initiate and monitor vasoactive drips, ie Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nipride, Norepinephrine etc.
    • Monitor invasive lines, i.e. central lines, arterial lines, etc.
    • Monitor ventilator patients and intervene when necessary
    • Operate various pain management equipment, i.e. PCA, Epidural, etc.
    • Assess patient for respiratory depressions and/or arrest and intervene immediately if necessary, i.e. CPR, use ambu bag, chin lift maneuvers airways, etc.
    • Responds to codes in unit and responds to codes in other units in the hospital.
    • Monitor, assess and intervenes with extremely unstable patients, ie post cardiac surgery, trauma, organ donation, etc.
    • Insures that patients have a safe post-operative/post-procedural period from general, regional or local anesthesia, including Moderate Sedation .
    • Provide age specific and disease specific care and education to patients/families relating to post-procedural care.

B. Technical Equipment Operation:
  1. Operates technical equipment safely, efficiently and accurately as per unit competency level.
  • Pressure line set up and maintenance
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Insertion, maintenance, withdrawal of blood form arterial line, and removal of arterial line
  • Cardiac output
  • Insertion, maintenance and removal of PA lines
  • ICP and/or Camino set up, insertion and maintenance
  • Crash cart/defibrillator/cardioverison
  • Ventilator management
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
  • Ventricular Assist Device
  • Transvenous pacemaker/non-invasive pacing
  • Femostop/C-clamp for line removal

Non-Essential Duties:
  • Participates on unit or hospital based committees
  • Other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
  • Demonstrates knowledge of criteria for 1:1 patient
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification system
  • Demonstrates knowledge of staffing guidelines for Critical Care Unit
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Moderate Sedation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Critical Care security policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Critical Care visitation policy.
  • Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
  • Conforms to required accreditation standards.
  • Conforms with and supports hospital quality management and performance improvement guidelines

Skills
  • Meets skills and abilities of a Registered Nurse
  • Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards
  • Displays a willingness to work as a team player
  • Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties

Abilities
  • Ability to adhere to all established AVH policies and procedures and to interpret and function under these.
  • Ability to organize work and establish priorities
  • Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
  • Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
  • Ability to relieve clerical staff at desk, or to adopt any function commonly assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel, or as allowed within scope of nursing practice, as needed

Education and Experience:
Education
  • Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
  • Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
  • Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
  • Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
  • CCRN preferred.
    Experience
  • Two years acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
  • Meets all required licensure and/or certifications necessary for Registered Nurse.
  • ACLS certification required on file in Department of Education.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Work often performed under stressful, emotional, and physical conditions
  • Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances, e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies.
  • May be exposed to contaminated instruments that may cause infections, burns, or cuts.
  • May also be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Education
• Adheres to required educational standards
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attend staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
• Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
• Two years' acute care nursing preferred; new grad training provided as appropriate
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
• Current California Registered Nursing license
• BCLS Certification
• ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas
*Resuscitation credentials such as (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) are required before completion of orientation period.
Education and Experience:
Education
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
• Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
• Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
• CCRN preferred.
Experience
• Two years of acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
• Meets all required licensure and/or certifications necessary for Registered Nurse.
• ACLS certification required on file in the Department of Education.

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