Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care Assistant - Why Join Us?

With the mission of “Delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey,” Blue Ridge Care is dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual care for aging and seriously ill members of our community, their families, and those affected by grief.

A part of the Blue Ridge Care organization, Blue Ridge Independence at Home is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Our interdisciplinary team blends expertise, compassion, and dedication to ensure that each individual receives the preventative, primary, acute, and long-term health and personal care services they need. From clinicians to therapists, personal care aides to care coordinators, every member of our team plays a crucial role in delivering unparalleled care. Together, we prioritize the health, happiness, and independence of those we serve.

Personal Care Assistant - About the Role

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) supports participants of Blue Ridge Independence at Home, by providing personal care and assistance in the Day Center . The PCA helps ensure participants’ safety, comfort, and dignity while assisting with daily living needs and supporting center activities. This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and adherence to all organizational, state, and federal standards of care.

Personal Care Assistant - Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance in the Day Center setting according to participant care plans, including support with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and feeding as needed.

• Assist participants during arrival and departure, ensuring safe transfers to and from vehicles and their homes.

• Support Transportation staff with participant care needs during transit and at medical appointments.

• Monitor and report changes in participants’ condition, behavior, or family situation to the PACE clinical staff promptly.

• Assist with group and individual Day Center activities during downtime, promoting engagement, socialization, and overall well-being.

• Adhere to infection control protocols, including universal precautions and the proper use of PPE.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines for participant care.

• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner; perform additional duties as assigned by the Center Manager.

Personal Care Assistant - Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Current Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

• A minimum of one-year experience in working with the frail or elderly population

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

• Ability to safely assist participants with mobility and transfers.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster trust, respect, and compassionate care.

• Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Employee Thrift Shop Discount

• A mission-driven culture where your contributions matter every day.

Bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to a team that truly makes a difference. Apply today to help us support the health, happiness, and independence of those we serve.