Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/In-Home Aide

Job Title

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Location

North Carolina (Raleigh)

Contract Type

Part-time to Full-time

Start Date

06/01/2026

Pay Range

Competitive

General Job Description

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN.

Provides hands-on care and performs tasks following the Aide Assignment Sheet/Plan of Care.

Responsible for client care monitoring and communication with other appropriate team members and supervisor(s). Responsible for following agency policy regarding procedures or duties that an aide may perform.

Follows the care plan, which outlines the level of assistance the client needs for each ADL. If the plan requires only limited assistance, the in-home aide does not need to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Help with prescribed exercises that a health care practitioner has taught the client and in-home aides

Provide or assist with ADLs

Assist client with self-administration of medications that are ordered by a health care practitioner or other person authorized by state law to prescribe

Perform ADLs that are essential to the client's care at home and record and report changes in the client's condition

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Required Qualifications at this Level

Must demonstrate proof of competency to the RN Supervisor by return demonstration of assigned tasks.

Must have valid North Carolina Driver's license and appropriate automobile liability insurance.

Must have dependable transportation and ability to travel from assignment to assignment.

Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.

Must be able to work independently, make sound judgments based on assessment and data available and act accordingly.

Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills.

Must be able to prioritize multiple functions and/or tasks.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

N/A

Certifications

BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.

Schedule

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
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