Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant in our Dementia Day Center, where your care, patience, and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia. In this rewarding role, you will provide hands-on personal care, support engaging daily activities, and help create a safe, welcoming environment that promotes dignity, independence, and joy.

As part of our mission-driven team, you will work closely with participants, families, volunteers, and staff to ensure each individual receives person-centered care and meaningful opportunities for connection and engagement throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal care needs, including toileting, eating, mobility assistance, and other activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Support the planning, preparation, and implementation of daily activity programs designed to encourage engagement, socialization, and well-being.
• Use effective, person-centered dementia care techniques to support participants throughout the day.
• Provide protective supervision and ensure participant safety at all times.
• Accurately document care provided and activity participation in accordance with Day Center policies and state licensing requirements.
• Foster a positive, welcoming, and cheerful environment for participants, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist volunteers and provide guidance regarding Day Center activities and participant support.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards by assisting with cleaning, organization, and general facility upkeep.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a structured, supportive, and enriching Day Center experience.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support overall Day Center operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with older adults, preferably individuals living with dementia.
• Experience or training in caregiving, activity programming, senior services, or related fields preferred.
• Willingness and ability to provide hands-on personal care assistance.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Patience, compassion, and sensitivity when supporting individuals with varying care needs.
• English proficiency required; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Relevant certifications in caregiving, dementia care, or related fields are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs as needed.
• Ability to push, pull, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to safely assist participants with mobility and transfers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting of heavier items as necessary.

Founded in 1986, CarePartners is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization providing high-quality care for older adults and people with dementia, as well as for their caregivers. CarePartners bridges the gap between healthcare and social services by offering programs to educate caregivers and promote their physical and mental well-being while honoring their loved ones’ needs, interests, and abilities. CarePartners provides services to help families navigate every step of the aging journey, via support groups, in-home visits, caregiver consultation, workshops, and activity programs designed for individual participants. With a robust corps of certified staff and trained volunteers, CarePartners offers services online, by phone, across the community, and on-site at the Dementia Day Center, the only adult daytime facility in the Houston region for individuals from early to late-moderate stages of dementia.

Company Description

Founded in 1986, CarePartners is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization providing high-quality care for older adults and people with dementia, as well as for their caregivers. CarePartners bridges the gap between healthcare and social services by offering programs to educate caregivers and promote their physical and mental well-being while honoring their loved ones’ needs, interests, and abilities. CarePartners provides services to help families navigate every step of the aging journey, via support groups, in-home visits, caregiver consultation, workshops, and activity programs designed for individual participants. With a robust corps of certified staff and trained volunteers, CarePartners offers services online, by phone, across the community, and on-site at the Dementia Day Center, the only adult daytime facility in the Houston region for individuals from early to late-moderate stages of dementia.