Patient Care Assistant (PCA) On Call, Private Duty Labor Pool

Pay

Hiring Range $16.80 – $21.83 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on job‑related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The On‑Call Patient Care Assistant provides personal care, comfort measures, and environmental services for clients (including those needing special precautions) and performs specific treatments. The role requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient’s age, an understanding of growth and development across the lifespan, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. The assistant promotes and maintains a safe work environment for staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; and placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Follows the plan of care to assure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care within legal standards, while maintaining privacy and respecting patients’ value systems.
• Provides care consistent with verbal and/or written instructions.
• Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN, including accurate completion of all required documentation.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers, and students as needed.
• Works effectively with the Private Duty team to maintain a client‑focused environment that delivers timely, compassionate, and quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate, Personal Care Aide Training Program approved by VA Department of Health/DMAS (required) or Program Graduate, Nurse Aide Training Program approved by VA Board of Nursing (preferred).
• Experience: Prior work experience in a home‑care setting (preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 days (required); Valid driver’s license; Ability to drive personal vehicle for RHS business 25 % or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job.

Schedule

Caregivers are required to work two weeks of on‑call per month and may be scheduled on holidays when required.