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PCA/Experienced Caregivers

White River Junction, VT · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

PCA/Experienced Caregivers welcome * Prior experience in a skilled nursing or assisted living community is preferred but not required * Previous experience working with people with dementia is ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for pca in Vermont is $15.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.03 and $17.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 flexible schedule, which can make it challenging for some individuals.

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.

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, and mobility. They may also help with medication management, light housekeeping, and companionship, often working in clients' homes or healthcare facilities. PCAs typically require basic training and may need certification depending on the state or employer.

What qualifications do I need for a personal care assistant?

A personal care assistant (PCA) typically needs a high school diploma or equivalent and may require certification in CPR and first aid. Some employers prefer previous experience or training in healthcare or caregiving, and strong communication and compassion skills are essential for the role.
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Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - $26/hr

BAYADA Home Health Care

Grand Isle, VT

$26/hr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Bayada Home Health Care rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 248 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

454th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Discover Rewarding Work as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)!

Are you looking for a meaningful career, where you can make a difference in the lives of others—and yours as well?

At BAYADA, we seek people who share our passion for caring and are committed to helping people live their best lives at home. As a member of our personal care and companionship team, you will do meaningful work, and be valued, respected, and heard. While you support clients one-on-one with activities of daily living, we’ll support you with training, flexibility, and a team dedicated to creating a great employee experience. We are actively recruiting in Grand Isle for a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to serve our client reliably.

Pay Rate: $26.00/hr., plus mileage reimbursement $0.55/per mile, and weekly pay

What you’ll do:

  • Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you’ll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care services to help adults stay safe and independent at home.

As a BAYADA Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you’ll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with:

  • Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc.
  • Household support: light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, etc.
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Range of motion/exercises
  • Assisting with ambulation (Transfers/use of mechanical lifting devices)
  • Medication reminders

What makes you a great candidate:

  • A minimum of one year of professional home health or patient care experience is required.
    • Exceptional applicants without experience may be considered and trained.
  • A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others.
  • A commitment to being present and providing quality care.
  • Empathy, patience, kindness, and respect.
  • Ability to travel to clients’ homes as assigned.
  • The commitment to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability – The BAYADA Way.

Why you’ll love what you do at BAYADA

As a BAYADA Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you’ll enjoy:

  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible work/life balance schedules
  • Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near you
  • One-on-one patient care
  • PTO and benefit offerings as eligible
  • Career advancement support including ongoing training and scholarships
  • The highest safety standards

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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About Bayada Home Healthcare

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BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values, affording them the opportunity to remain at home and receive the medical care required.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Moorestown, NJ, US

Year founded

1975

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