CAREGIVER

Zion-Medical-LLC-; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend schedule

Job summary

Arch Home Care in Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate care in clients' homes. The role offers weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and requires strong customer service, reliability, and ability to follow care plans.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light housekeeping, and reporting changes to supervisors. A PCA certification is preferred; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Current PCA certification preferred or required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate, patient and dependable.
• Ability to follow a care plan and work independently.
• 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.
• Assist with special diets when required.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Laundry and changing bed linens; vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping; keep living areas clean.
• Follow client-specific care plans and report changes to supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Independent work

Computer basics

Telephone skills

Education

PCA certification

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