What Is a Personal Care Attendant?
A personal care attendant (PCA) helps individuals — often elderly people, patients recovering from surgery, or people with disabilities — with everyday tasks they can no longer do safely on their own. This is non-medical support focused on comfort, safety, and dignity.
PCAs typically work in private homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, and community care programs. The job title varies by employer, but the core responsibilities remain consistent across postings.