# Personal Care Aide (PCA)

**Company:** [Attentive Care](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/bxFmWRsisn8zHGp8pqQCNr.md)
**Location:** East Greenbush, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Other
**Department:** Acare

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## Description

**Attentive Care** is a licensed, CHAP-accredited home health care agency serving the Capital Region of New York. Our mission is to help clients remain safe and independent at home by providing compassionate, reliable in-home nursing and caregiver services.  
  
As a Personal Care Aide (PCA), you will play a vital role in supporting clients with daily living activities and fostering their well-being in a home setting. You will be part of a team that values professionalism, empathy, and dedication to quality care.  
  
Key responsibilities include:

-   Provide one-on-one in-home support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, and transfers
-   Assist with meal preparation and ensure nutritional needs are met
-   Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment
-   Run errands and provide transportation support for clients, as needed
-   Offer companionship and safety supervision to promote independence and comfort
-   Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and agency staff

## Requirements

### Required Qualifications:

-   Active NYS PCA certification with recent experience working through a licensed home care agency
-   Reliable transportation to travel to client homes throughout the service area (Albany, Guilderland, Rensselaer, Clifton Park Center, East Greenbush)
-   Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
-   Authorization to work in the United States

### Preferred Qualifications:

-   Experience providing in-home assistance with activities of daily living and personal care
-   Valid NYS PCA certificate verifiable on the NYS Home Care Registry
-   Bilingual skills in languages commonly used by clients
-   Willingness and ability to drive/transport clients as part of assignments
-   Compensation expectations aligned with pay starting at $18.65/hour (plus up to $2/hour for client transportation assignments where applicable)

## Benefits

-   **Why Aides Choose Attentive Care**

-   Competitive pay starting at $18.65/hour, with up to $2/hour additional for client transportation assignments
-   Flexible scheduling — work based on your availability
-   Opportunities to **pick up additional hours and open shifts**
-   Weekly pay + direct deposit
-   Weekend bonuses
-   Holiday & vacation pay
-   Paid in-services (online available)
-   NYS Sick Leave
-   Health insurance benefits
-   Friendly, supportive office team