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Personal Care Assistant PCA

Springfield, OR · On-site

$21/hr

Pay: $21/hour -- Weekly Pay Hours: Flexible, 1-2 hour shift, mornings, afternoons and evenings available Location: In‐home care (Lane County - Springfield, Eugene, Dorena & surrounding areas ...

Cross Country Community Care

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Personal Care Assistant PCA

Springfield, OR · On-site

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Pay: $21/hour -- Weekly Pay Hours: Flexible, 1-2 hour shift, mornings, afternoons and evenings available Location: In‐home care (Lane County - Springfield, Eugene, Dorena & surrounding areas ...

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How much do pca jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for pca in Oregon is $15.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $17.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Personal Care Assistant, you need basic healthcare knowledge, experience in patient care, and often a high school diploma or completion of a PCA training program. Familiarity with mobility aids, patient transfer techniques, and electronic documentation systems is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills help PCAs connect with clients and provide high-quality support. These skills are essential for ensuring client safety, comfort, and well-being while fostering trust and effective care.

What are common challenges PCAs face and how can they manage them?

PCAs often encounter challenges such as managing clients with varying mobility levels, handling emotional or behavioral changes, and balancing multiple tasks under time constraints. Building rapport and clear communication with clients and their families can help address emotional or behavioral concerns. Staying organized, setting realistic schedules, and seeking guidance from supervisors or healthcare professionals can make it easier to manage workload and provide high-quality care. Ongoing training and peer support also play a key role in overcoming daily challenges.

What is the difference between Pca vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPcaMedical Assistant
CertificationsCPR, basic patient care trainingCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Work EnvironmentLong-term care facilities, home health, hospitalsClinics, hospitals, outpatient settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with daily living, basic patient care, documentationClinical tasks, patient prep, administrative duties

While both Pca (Personal Care Aide) and Medical Assistant work in healthcare settings, Medical Assistants typically have more formal training and perform clinical and administrative tasks in clinics and hospitals. Pcas focus on assisting with daily living and basic care, often in long-term or home care environments. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path based on your skills and interests.

Do personal care assistant jobs require certification?

Personal care assistant (PCA) jobs typically do not require formal certification, but many employers prefer or require completion of a training program or certification such as CPR or first aid. Certification requirements can vary by state or employer, so it is important to check local regulations and job postings for specific qualifications.

Is being a personal care assistant a hard job?

Personal care assistants (PCAs) often perform physically and emotionally demanding tasks, such as assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support. The job requires patience, good communication skills, and the ability to handle a physically active environment, which can make it challenging at times.

What exactly does a personal care assistant do?

A personal care assistant (PCA) provides support to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or the elderly by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and medication management. They often work in clients' homes or healthcare facilities and may require basic training or certification depending on the state or employer.
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Infographic showing various Pca job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 32% Full Time, 65% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $31,797 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 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 25 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 PCA4 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/benefitsCOME 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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