Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Providing immobile, recovering, or frail clients with support, company, and comfort. Dispensing medications, administering treatments, and assisting with exercise routines as prescribed. Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties. Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth. Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations. Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals. Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands. Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments. Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs. Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.