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Explore all careersA Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities due to age, disability, or illness.
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A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities due to age, disability, or illness. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility, and medication management.
PCAs often work in residential aged care facilities, private homes, or community care settings. They also offer emotional support and companionship, helping to enhance the quality of life for those they care for. The role requires empathy, patience, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to caring for others.