Latest PCA Job Description – 25 | Cottage Home Care Services

Latest PCA Job Description – 2025 Update | Cottage Home Care Services

At Cottage Home Care Services, Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are essential to delivering compassionate care at home. If you're considering a career in caregiving or home health, understanding the PCA role is the first step. Below is a complete guide to the updated PCA job description in 2025, including duties, requirements, and how to apply.

What is a PCA?

A PCA, or Personal Care Assistant, supports individuals who need help with daily living tasks. These clients may be elderly, recovering from surgery, or managing disabilities. PCAs provide non-medical care in the comfort of the client's home, helping them live more independently and with dignity.

Primary Responsibilities of a PCA

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Support mobility, including walking and transferring
• Remind clients to take medications on time
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Escort clients to appointments or run errands
• Observe and report changes in client’s condition

Work Environment

PCAs typically work in private residences, offering one-on-one care in a calm, familiar environment. At Cottage Home Care Services, we carefully match PCAs with clients to ensure a good fit and promote trust and comfort.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Previous caregiving experience (preferred)
• PCA certification (varies by state)
• CPR and First Aid training (recommended)
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Empathy, patience, and reliability
• Ability to handle physical tasks like lifting and assisting with mobility
• Clear background check and valid identification

Schedule and Flexibility

Cottage Home Care Services offers flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, weekends, or overnight hours, we have opportunities that fit.

Career Growth and Opportunities

• Grow into Lead PCA or Shift Supervisor roles
• Advance to CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) positions
• Take part in caregiver training programs
• Move into care coordination or administrative positions

New in 2025: PCA Training Enhancements

As of 2025, we’ve added more support for our PCAs, including digital tools for scheduling and reporting, mental health awareness training, and dementia-specific care certification options.

Why Work with Cottage Home Care Services?

• Supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly wages
• Paid training and continued education
• Employee recognition and bonuses
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference

How to Apply

Ready to begin a rewarding PCA career? Apply today through our website at www.cottagehomecare.com or email us at info@cottagehomecare.com. You can also call us at 516-367-2266 for more details.

Contact Cottage Home Care Services

Cottage Home Care Services

126-01 Liberty Avenue, South Richmond HillQueens, New York 11419

Phone: 516-367-2266

Email: info@cottagehomecare.com

Website: www.cottagehomecare.com