Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct support and assistance to individuals needing personal care services. This 36-week contract is located in or near Pottstown, Pennsylvania and offers competitive hourly compensation up to $19 per hour. The role enables you to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitor clients' health and report changes to the care team
- Administer prescribed medications and document administration
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients
- Provide companionship and engage clients in activities
- Record observations and update care logs
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Support clients with mobility and transfers
- Encourage clients' independence and self-care
- Facilitate communication between clients and family members
Benefits:
- Premium Pay That Values You: Weekly direct deposit (with next-day pay features coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after your start date, continuing between active assignments, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave
- Health Benefits Maintained through Winter/Summer Break: For educational services team members who join or extend with the organization, medical, dental, and vision coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons
- Investment in Your Growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license + CEU reimbursements
- Support Your Lifestyle: Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly!), travel/mileage reimbursements; guaranteed hours and cancellation protection; nationwide opportunities spanning from major metros to underserved areas
- Streamlined Compliance & Flexibility: Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs; user-friendly portal for seamless onboarding (avg 14 days); shifts customized to your needs; rapid interviews (38 hours typical)