Personal Care Assistance

PCAs typically work with elderly, disabled, or chronically ill clients. Some of their responsibilities include: Personal care: Helping clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and transferring Housekeeping: Cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, and making beds Meal preparation: Planning and preparing meals based on the client's diet Scheduling: Helping clients organize their schedule and plan appointments Medication: Ensuring clients take their medication on time and disposing of medication Monitoring: Monitoring clients' health Reporting: Reporting changes in a client's condition, behavior, or appearance to a supervisor Companionship: Providing general companionship and advice