CAREGIVER

Arch Home Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Arch Home Care is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide in-home care in Northern Virginia. The role requires weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and a compassionate, dependable approach to client support.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. The PCA may follow a client care plan and report changes to supervision.

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

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Provide 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.
• Assist with laundry, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean living space.
• Follow client-specific care plans and agency policies.

Skills

PCA certification

Customer service

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Independent work

Telephone skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

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) 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