Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant

Touching Angels Healthcare, a Residential Service Agency licensed by the Maryland Department of Health, is hiring Personal Care Assistants to provide non-medical personal care, companionship, and daily living support to clients in their homes, following the plan of care written by our RN Case Manager. This role provides supervision and companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance. All service time is recorded through the state ISAS/LTSS system, and all PCAs are employees of Touching Angels Healthcare, not independent contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Personal Care and Companionship (40%)
• Provide client supervision, companionship, and a supportive environment
• Prepare meals consistent with the client's dietary needs, perform light housekeeping, and assist with mobility
• Plan of Care Implementation (20%)
• Follow the plan of care written by the RN Case Manager and perform all authorized tasks safely
• Practice standard precautions including proper handwashing and safe laundry handling
• Observation and Reporting (20%)
• Observe and report changes in client condition to the RN Case Manager the same day
• Document client responses objectively to support care plan updates
• Documentation and Service Time (10%)
• Clock in and out through ISAS/LTSS every shift and report any failed clock event the same day
• Scope and Compliance (10%)
• Perform no skilled nursing tasks; refer clinical needs to the RN Case Manager
• Preserve dignity and confidentiality and report suspected abuse or neglect immediately

Position Requirements

Minimum age of 18; high school diploma or GED equivalent

Active Maryland CNA or CMT certification, OR a documented and approved certification waiver completed before any client assignment

Current CPR and First Aid certification

One professional or character reference

Health clearance: annual physical, TB screening, and Hepatitis B vaccination or documented history

Successful completion of a criminal background check (CJIS) prior to hire

Reliable transportation to assigned client homes

Preferred: prior caregiving, home care, or companion experience; bilingual (Spanish/English)

Physical Requirements

Ability to assist clients with mobility, standing, and transfers within the non-medical scope of the role

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stairs in client homes

Ability to respond to emergencies, including CPR

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly wage range: $15.50 to $17.25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits eligibility is outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity

Touching Angels Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Position
- Personal Care Assistant

Number of Openings - 1

Open Date - 9/30/2026

Location
- Baltimore City-Downtown

About the Organization

At Touching Angels, we strive to touch lives, one day at a time. Our mission is to provide each of our clients with the best care possible while building relationships our clients can trust. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN VALUING:
Teamwork, Family, Philanthropy, Accountability

This position is currently accepting applications.