Personal Care Aide (PCA) - Per Diem - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy connecting with others and making people feel seen, valued, and cared for?

Are you someone who thrives in a steady, friendly, and team-focused environment?

If so, you may be the perfect fit for our One Senior Care family of businesses — including Buckeye PACE, LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, and PACE North.

Job Summary:

As a Personal Care Aide, you'll bring kindness, patience, and consistency to every interaction. You'll provide personal care, companionship, and support to seniors — helping them live safely and comfortably, whether in our center or in their homes. Because participant needs can change throughout the day, this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to adjust schedules as needed while continuing to provide exceptional care.

A valid driver's license is an essential requirement of this position. The role includes regular travel throughout the service area, including travel to Participant homes and appointments as needed.

This position is ideal for someone who is caring, dependable, and enjoys meaningful, hands-on work. You'll be part of a supportive care team in a calm, people-centered environment where collaboration, compassion, and growth come first.

Compensation:

• $15.50 /hr. to start – $16.50 /hr. after 90 days
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Mileage Reimbursement: Seventy cents per mile.
• Eligible for Frontline Staff Incentive Plan, up to $900 paid quarterly.

Schedule:

This position provides per diem hours with flexibility. Ideal for individuals seeking work outside standard business hours, including students, caregivers, parents or those looking for work that fits around other commitments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care, supervision, and companionship to seniors.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and transfers.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation as needed.
• Travel to participants' homes and accompany them to appointments when required.
• Observe and report any changes in participant condition to the care team.
• Document care and services accurately in Alaya Care.
• Participate in team discussions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Build rapport and trust through kindness, empathy, and respectful communication.
• Adapt daily schedules based on participant needs, appointments, hospitalizations, or changes in care plans.
• Communicate promptly with scheduling staff and the interdisciplinary team regarding participant needs and schedule updates.
• Provide transportation assistance to participant appointments, including dialysis and specialty appointments when assigned.
• Maintain flexibility to support changing participant care priorities while ensuring quality, safety, and exceptional service.

Everyone's journey is unique. Even if you haven't done it all, your dedication to learning and helping others is what counts. With our training, mentorship, and career development programs, we'll help you grow and succeed.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Friendly, patient, and comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
• Brings calm, consistency, and professionalism when priorities or schedules change.
• Team-oriented and collaborative; values communication and shared success.
• Able to follow established routines while using good judgment in daily care.
• Comfortable adapting to changing daily schedules while maintaining exceptional participant care.
• Communicates effectively with teammates when plans change.
• Remains organized, dependable, and positive in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Comfortable traveling throughout the service area.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire — we'll provide the training!)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population is a plus — but not required. We'll provide hands-on training and mentoring to help you grow!

Requirements:

• Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and adjust routes or assignments based on participant needs.
• Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, and TB screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to assist with participant evacuations when necessary.
• May encounter environmental challenges in participant homes — proper protocols must be followed.

Join Us!

At One Senior Care, you'll be part of a compassionate team that makes a tangible difference in seniors' lives — working together to keep participants safe, healthy, connected, and at home. Every day is different. If you enjoy helping others, working as part of a supportive team, and adapting to meet the changing needs of seniors, you'll find meaningful work and opportunities to grow at One Senior Care.

One Senior Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, health and safety screenings, and any clearances required for healthcare programs.