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Amergis

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $21–$24/hr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$39,352 / year median in California

+30% projected growth

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Job Description

A Personal Care Assistant is an individual who provides support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional. The Personal Care Assistant may work in a variety of settings, to include medical facilities, rehabilitation centers or in-home residential care.
  • Location:
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Pay Rate:
  • $21-$24/hour (paid weekly)
  • Schedule:
  • Per-Diem
  • Shifts:
  • 8-hour shifts with flexible scheduling
Minimum Requirements:
+ State licensure or certification if required by state and/or contract + One (1) year relevant patient/client care experience preferred + Current CPR if applicable + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Benefits
  • At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs
  • Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
  • About Amergis
  • Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Job Category:
  • Aide
  • Job Function:
  • Aide | PCA | PCA
  • Job Type:
  • Per Diem
  • Setting:
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Position Type:
  • Healthcare
  • Office Number:
  • 0748
  • Contract Duration:
  • 24 •
Pay Rate:
  • $405 / Week
  • Date Posted:
  • 2026-08-13T19:03:24