Personal Care Assistant - PCA

About the role

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non‑medical care. Building on over 30 years of exceptional hospice care, the organization applies its compassionate approach to a variety of personal‑care services including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and sitting
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and other ADLs
• Transportation and assistance to appointments
• Errand running and transportation to events
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Assisting with recreational tasks such as crafting, letter writing, exercising, etc.
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred
• Demonstrates compassion and ability to build rapport with clients
• Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Valid and current driver’s license or ability to access reliable transportation
• Able to meet pre‑employment screening criteria

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16.50/hour with a weekend differential for working between 7 pm Friday through 7 am Monday
• Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around your class schedule
• Choose assignments and coverage areas that fit your needs
• Annual increases based on performance
• Caregiver/client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit
• Paid drive time between clients
• Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients
• Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements
• Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications
• Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance
• Paid time off for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full‑time employees working qualified hours