CAREGIVER

Thearchhomecare; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Arch Home Care is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to work every weekend in Northern Virginia. The role involves assisting clients with bathing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, and companionship in their homes.

Candidates should have a PCA certification (preferred) and excel in customer service, organization, and following care plans. The position emphasizes compassionate, dependable care and ability to work independently, with basic computer and telephone skills.

Qualifications

• Current PCA certification preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Ability to work independently and follow a care plan
• Basic computer and telephone skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Toileting assistance and incontinence care as needed
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation
• Prepare meals and snacks according to client needs and instructions
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and community activities
• Laundry, changing bed linens, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping
• Washing dishes and maintaining a clean living environment
• Report changes in client condition to the supervisor and follow care plans

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Compassionate

Independence

Computer skills

Education

PCA certification

Job description

ersonal Care Assistant (PCA) – Every Weekend

About Arch Home Care

Arch Home Care provides compassionate, high-quality home care services to families throughout Northern Virginia. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to work every weekend and provide exceptional care to our clients in their homes.

Position: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Schedule: Every Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Northern Virginia

Qualifications

• Current PCA certification (preferred, if required)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Ability to work independently and follow a care plan
• Basic computer and telephone skills

Responsibilities

Personal Care Assistance

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Provide toileting assistance and incontinence care as needed
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation

Meal Preparation

• Prepare meals and snacks according to client needs and instructions
• Assist with special diets when required

Companionship

• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and community activities

Light Housekeeping

• Laundry and changing bed linens
• Vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping
• Washing dishes and maintaining a clean living environment
• Cleaning bathrooms and other client areas

Additional Support

• Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises
• Follow client-specific care plans and agency policies
• Report changes in client condition to the appropriate supervisor