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How much do pca job jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for pca job in Portland, OR is $15.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $17.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCA job?

PCA jobs refer to positions as Personal Care Assistants. PCAs help individuals who are elderly, disabled, or chronically ill with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders. They typically work in clients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or healthcare settings, providing both physical assistance and emotional support. PCAs play a crucial role in helping clients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

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

To thrive as a Personal Care Assistant, you need knowledge of basic caregiving techniques, personal hygiene support, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with care planning documentation systems and, in some states, completion of a certified PCA training program are common requirements. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication skills help you build trust and rapport with clients. These skills ensure high-quality, respectful care and enhance the well-being and independence of those you support.

What are some common challenges faced by personal care assistants (PCAs) and how can they be managed?

Personal Care Assistants often encounter challenges such as adapting to diverse client needs, managing emotional stress, and maintaining clear communication with clients and their families. Building strong relationships and setting clear boundaries can help in managing emotional demands. Regular training and open communication with supervisors or healthcare teams also contribute to effectively addressing these challenges, ensuring both the PCA’s well-being and high-quality client care.

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

AspectPca JobHome Health Aide
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, PCA certificationCPR, First Aid, HHA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists clients in homes, facilitiesProvides care mainly in clients' homes
Employer & IndustryHome care agencies, healthcare facilitiesHome health agencies, private families

Both PCA jobs and Home Health Aides provide in-home personal care, often requiring similar certifications like CPR and First Aid. While PCA roles may include a broader range of tasks, both work in similar environments and serve the healthcare industry. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, but their responsibilities and credentials overlap significantly.

How to get a job as a personal care assistant with no experience?

To become a personal care assistant with no experience, start by obtaining basic certifications such as CPR and first aid, and highlight any relevant skills like compassion and communication. Volunteering or completing a training program can also improve your chances, and applying to entry-level positions often does not require prior experience.

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Infographic showing various Pca Job job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,898 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Caregiver - Swing Shift

Prestige Care - Huntington Terrace Senior Living

Gresham, OR • On-site

$19.38 - $23.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

FT swing PCA 2pm-10pm. This is a rotating, 4 on, 2 off schedule.
Interviews are being scheduled now. This position will go fast!
BEST PAY IN THE AREA! $19.38-$25.00 DOE!
Are you wanting to work for a facility with an already excellent team of staff that has a great culture?
If so, we are looking to fill one position for the right person.
If you have passion for seniors, are friendly, dependable and have integrity, we want to meet with you.
Job Summary:
Provides direct resident care,completes assignments as a universal worker, assists in maintaining a positivephysical and psychosocial environment for residents, and upholds Prestige'score values of respect, integrity, commitment and trust.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides direct residentcare while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice, regularlyobserves residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to theHealth Services Director, Expressions Coordinator, or Executive Director.
2. Assists with or performsADL's, takes vital signs and weights and accurately documents care servicesprovided and observations on communication log and incident reports. Reportsand documents all incidents and accidents immediately.
3. Assists residents to andfrom dining room and activities.
4. Performs First Aid andinitiates emergency response procedures as required.
5. Greets residents, visitors,and staff courteously and answers phones when assigned.
6. Follows and supportscommunity fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports anyunsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.
7. Serves meals in the diningroom, assisting residents at meal time, provides resident tray delivery, andassists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
8. Assists with tours,move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care service withco-workers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
9. Assists with apartmenthousekeeping services and resident's laundry.
10. Attends and participates intraining, in-services, and staff meetings.
11. Performs other relatedduties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must complete and passcompetency evaluation within 120 days of employment, state required training includingthe Revised Fundamentals of Care, Dementia Care, First Aid, CPR and HIVtraining if not able to provide appropriate documentation of prior training.Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirementslisted below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Must be able to perform essential job duties with or withoutreasonable accommodation.
EDUCATIONand/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED withone or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred
CERTIFICATES,LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current First Aid and CPRcertification. Food Handlers permit if required by State.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
PRESTIGE HUNTINGTON TERRACE IS NOW HIRING FOR A
2 swing/2 NOC PCA
4 on, 2 off rotation. Both shifts come with a differential! $1 for swing/$2 for NOC
$19.8-$23.13 per hour base pay w/benefits
COME JOIN OUR 100% DEFICIENCY FREE TEAM!
Information About Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace
Located at 1410 NE Cleveland Ave. in Gresham, Oregon, Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace has 66 apartments of all assisted living care.
Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace is a clean, vibrant community of healthcare providers and residents. We offer a highly impactful work environment where you can collaborate with other team members to offer the best in care for our residents. If getting to know those you serve is important to you, you get that in spades with us! We offer a strong promote-from-within culture, a home-like work environment, a robust and comprehensive medical/dental/vision/EAP benefits package, lots of different career options, and more.
We have a strong award winning legacy here at Huntington Terrace, including winning the 2019 "Bronze" national quality care award through the National Center for Assisted Living/American Health Care Association! 100% Deficiency Free Survey in 2023!
If working in a home-like setting, with a strong team atmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a great promote-from-within culture, then Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace is the place for you.
Who Is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?
Prestige Care is a family of assisted living and memory care communities in two states. We are an organization of team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

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