Compassionate Personal Care Assistant — Home Health

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens is seeking a Medicaid Personal Care Services provider. The role focuses on maintaining clients at home through activities of daily living, instrumental tasks, and reporting changes in condition.

You will apply therapeutic interpersonal skills to support physical, emotional, and nutritional needs in the home environment. Duties include assisting with dressing, bathing, grooming, meals, mobility, light housekeeping, and basic wound care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English; able to read and write to follow schedules and care plans.
• Must possess a 40-Hour Personal Care Aide certificate or be a VA-licensed CNA in good standing.
• Must have a valid SSN, driver’s license, and own transportation.
• Must be medically cleared, pass a drug screen, and pass a criminal background check.
• Prefer at least 1 year of personal care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Provide incontinence and toileting assistance; support with medications reminder (not dosing).
• Assist with meals and feeding, following dietary restrictions.
• Support mobility and transfers; handle lifting as needed and use lifting devices.
• Provide basic wound care and vital signs reporting; observe changes in client condition.
• Perform light housekeeping and client environment maintenance.
• List supplies for purchase and assist with errands when applicable.

Skills

Fluent English

Reading & Writing

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Telephone access

Own transportation

Education

PCA certificate (40 hours)

CNA license (Virginia)

Job description

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens is seeking a Medicaid Personal Care Services provider. The role focuses on maintaining clients at home through activities of daily living, instrumental tasks, and reporting changes in condition.

You will apply therapeutic interpersonal skills to support physical, emotional, and nutritional needs in the home environment. Duties include assisting with dressing, bathing, grooming, meals, mobility, light housekeeping, and basic wound care.