Caregiver: Flexible Hours & Certification Help

Decena Home Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedule

PCA/HHA Certification Enrollment

Job summary

A dedicated care provider is seeking a Caregiver in Northern Virginia to assist clients with personal care, companionship, and homemaking. Ideal candidates must have at least 2 years of caregiving experience, be CPR certified, and have the ability to work flexible hours. This is an on-site role requiring U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in caregiving or a related field.
• Ability to provide personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Experience with medication reminders and monitoring vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide homemaking services including shopping, errands, and light housekeeping.
• Deliver private duty care such as medication reminders and hygiene assistance.
• Engage clients in companionship activities.

Skills

Experience in caregiving or a related field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to provide personal care assistance

Reliability and punctuality

Flexibility in hours

Education

Valid CPR and First Aid certification

CNA/PCA/HHA Certification

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• PCA/HHA Certification Enrollment
• Flexible schedule

Company Description

Decena Home Care, LLC is a compassionate care provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in Northern Virginia. We offer a comprehensive range of personalized services, including homemaker assistance, private duty care, companionship, 24-hour/overnight care, travel companion support, and palliative care. Our goal is to empower our clients to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

Role Description

This is a full-time/part-time/PRN on-site role for a Caregiver. As a Caregiver, your day-to-day tasks will include the following:

• Homemaker - grocery shopping, running errands, light housekeeping, cooking, meal preparation, laundry and ironing
• Private duty care - medication reminders, bathing and oral hygiene assistance, toileting assistance including incontinence care, dressing, and grooming
• Companionship - engaging in activities such as conversation, reading, and games, taking walks, and safety supervision
• Travel Companion - drive and assist clients during trips while providing safety supervision
• 24 Hour / Overnight care - includes all services mentioned as well as assistance with morning and evening routine and tuck-in before bed time
• Palliative care - pain management, symptom management, and emotional support.

This role requires working on-site in our client's home located in Northern Virginia.

*U.S. work authorization is required. Sponsorship for employment visas is NOT available.*

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or a related field (at least 2 years)
• U.S. work authorization
• Ability to provide personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, and toileting
• Experience with medication reminders and monitoring vital signs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide companionship and engage clients in activities
• Reliability and punctuality, flexible hours preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• CNA/PCA/HHA Certification