A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) helps people with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also help with housekeeping and errands. PCAs work with people who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related issues. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene
• Help with toileting and incontinence care
• Help with mobility, such as pushing a wheelchair or using a wheelchair accessible vehicle

Skills and qualities Strong communication skills, Empathy, and Commitment to enhancing the lives of others. 

Setting

PCAs may work in nursing homes, health facilities, or in clients' homes. They may work under the direction of licensed nursing staff. 

What PCAs do

PCAs help clients maintain their personal hygiene, manage their medication, and live independently.