Personal Care Attendant, (PCA)

Overview

Pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Amivie of the Outer Banks (formerly Outer Banks Home Care)

 

At Amivie, we believe the best care begins with compassion. As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping seniors and individuals with disabilities remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they call home.

Every visit is more than a shift—it's a chance to build meaningful relationships, provide comfort, preserve dignity, and brighten someone's day. Whether you're assisting with personal care, preparing a meal, providing transportation, or simply offering companionship, your kindness and dedication will help improve the quality of life for those who depend on you.

If you're dependable, compassionate, and passionate about caring for others, we'd love to welcome you to the Amivie family.

 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care based on each client's individualized care plan. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meal assistance.
• Supporting daily household activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping, and errands.
• Providing transportation, escort services, companionship, and sitter services as assigned.
• Monitoring clients' well-being and promptly reporting changes in their physical, emotional, or medical condition.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, time records, and electronic visit verification (EVV) as required.
• Reporting schedule changes, incidents, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately.
• Serving as an advocate for clients who may benefit from additional community resources or a higher level of care.
• Participating in supervisory visits and following all infection prevention and safety guidelines, including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Performing other duties as assigned to support quality client care.

Why Join Amivie?

• Competitive pay of $16.00–$20.00 per hour
• Meaningful, one-on-one relationships with clients
• Flexible work that makes a real impact in your community
• Supportive clinical leadership and ongoing guidance
• The opportunity to help people live safely and independently at home

 

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking caring individuals who are committed to providing exceptional service and treating every client with dignity and respect.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience providing home care or community-based services is preferred but not required.
• Current TB skin test.
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance.
• Professional appearance and dependable attendance.
• Ability to perform assigned caregiving tasks safely and compassionately.
• Successful completion of required criminal background screening.
• No findings on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry, in accordance with state requirements.

Our Commitment

At Amivie, we are committed to providing exceptional care while supporting our caregivers with the resources, training, and respect they deserve. We believe that compassionate people change lives, and we're proud to have caregivers who make a difference every day.

This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support client care and business operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

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