Personal Care Assistant Jobs
Personal Care Assistant jobs are open across home care agencies, assisted living facilities, and healthcare systems, from entry-level aide to experienced specialist, with roles in elderly care, disability support, and memory care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary:
The Personal Care Assistant performs resident care duties, including taking/recording vital signs, assistance with activities of daily living, medication reminders and restorative services.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, performing simple chores like bed making, apartment upkeep and maintaining personal items, and other ADLs and IADLs. (Note: Personal Care Assistants will pull trash and change linens between housekeeping visits when necessary.) Record significant progress, changes or deficits in their capabilities in resident's record.
- Provide health and wellness services according to each resident's service plan, including but not limited to: vital signs, medication reminders and assistance opening medication bottles, range of motion exercises, monitoring intake/output, and glucose monitoring. Deliver meals to ill residents approved for temporary room service.
- Assist with emergency clean-ups, summoning help from housekeeping or maintenance as appropriate.
- Immediately record care/services provided; enter into electronic database at the end of shift.
- Treat residents with respect and dignity at all times, maintaining and insuring their privacy, dignity and independence, and the confidentiality of their personal and health records.
- Advise residents about programs and services available at Eden and/or refer their questions to other departments as appropriate.
- Report significant incidents and resident changes to supervisor.
- Transport/transfer any resident as needed per facility policies. Assist when needed in the Eden Café and with programs, special events and outings.
- Actively participate in continuing education, fire drills, and in-service trainings.
- Treat all residents, guests, and staff in a friendly, personable and professional manner
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Elara Caring45
- Help at Home23
- At Peace Health Care Agency20
- ALG Senior19
- Maxim Healthcare17
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in personal care assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with current CPR and first aid certification
- Prior experience assisting clients with activities of daily living
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client travel
- Ability to pass a state criminal background check and drug screening
- Physical capacity to lift, transfer, and reposition clients safely
- Strong written and verbal communication for care documentation and family updates
Tips for Your Personal Care Assistant Job Search
List every certified skill you hold
Personal care assistant postings almost always filter by certifications like CNA, CPR, or first aid. Put each credential on your resume with the issuing body and expiration date so hiring managers can verify at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists personal care assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each care setting
A pediatric home care resume should emphasize child development and family communication, while a memory care posting calls for de-escalation and dementia-specific techniques. Matching your language to the setting signals you understand what the role demands.
Address scheduling availability upfront
Many personal care assistant roles require overnight, weekend, or split-shift coverage. Stating your exact available hours in your cover letter prevents wasted interviews and shows employers you've read the posting carefully.
Prepare concrete examples of client situations
Interviewers for personal care assistant roles ask behavioral questions about handling a client who refuses care or managing a sudden health change. Prepare two or three specific stories that show your judgment, not just your tasks.
Negotiate mileage and travel terms before accepting
If the role involves driving clients to appointments, confirm reimbursement rates and vehicle requirements during your offer conversation. These details rarely appear in postings but affect your take-home compensation significantly.
Personal Care Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most personal care assistants?
The most active employers for personal care assistants right now are Elara Caring, Help at Home, and At Peace Health Care Agency, and the most openings are in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in states with large aging populations and robust Medicaid home care programs.
How many personal care assistant jobs are remote?
About 5% of personal care assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most care work. Remote opportunities are most common in care coordination, telephonic health coaching, and virtual companion support roles rather than direct daily living assistance.
How do you become a personal care assistant?
Start by earning your high school diploma or GED, then complete a state-approved personal care aide training program, which typically covers safety, hygiene, and basic health monitoring. Obtain CPR and first aid certification, pass a background check required by most employers, and apply to entry-level openings at home care agencies or assisted living communities to build hands-on hours.
Can I get hired as a personal care assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many home care agencies hire candidates with no formal experience and provide paid on-the-job training. Volunteering at a senior center, caring for a family member, or completing a short state-approved aide training course all count as relevant background. Highlighting soft skills like patience, reliability, and communication helps your application stand out when your clinical experience is limited.
What does the personal care assistant interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone screen where a recruiter confirms your availability, transportation, and certifications. An in-person or video interview follows, focused on behavioral questions about handling difficult client situations, emergency responses, and confidentiality. Some employers include a brief skills demonstration or shadow shift before extending an offer to verify your comfort with hands-on care tasks.
Where can I find and apply to personal care assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to personal care assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, availability, and care setting preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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