Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Job Description

Job Description

Attentive Care is a licensed, CHAP-accredited home health care agency serving the Capital Region of New York. Our mission is to help clients remain safe and independent at home by providing compassionate, reliable in-home nursing and caregiver services.

As a Personal Care Aide (PCA), you will play a vital role in supporting clients with daily living activities and fostering their well-being in a home setting. You will be part of a team that values professionalism, empathy, and dedication to quality care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide one-on-one in-home support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, and transfers
• Assist with meal preparation and ensure nutritional needs are met
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Run errands and provide transportation support for clients, as needed
• Offer companionship and safety supervision to promote independence and comfort
• Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and agency staff

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active NYS PCA certification with recent experience working through a licensed home care agency
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes throughout the service area (Albany, Guilderland, Rensselaer, Clifton Park Center, East Greenbush)
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing in-home assistance with activities of daily living and personal care
• Valid NYS PCA certificate verifiable on the NYS Home Care Registry
• Bilingual skills in languages commonly used by clients
• Willingness and ability to drive/transport clients as part of assignments
• Compensation expectations aligned with pay starting at $18.65/hour (plus up to $2/hour for client transportation assignments where applicable)

Benefits

• Why Aides Choose Attentive Care
• Competitive pay starting at $18.65/hour, with up to $2/hour additional for client transportation assignments
• Flexible scheduling — work based on your availability
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours and open shifts
• Weekly pay + direct deposit
• Weekend bonuses
• Holiday & vacation pay
• Paid in-services (online available)
• NYS Sick Leave
• Health insurance benefits
• Friendly, supportive office team