Home Health/Personal Care Aide

NOVA Home Care; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Home Care is seeking compassionate caregivers to assist residents with daily living activities, meals, and medication support in Sterling, VA. You will document changes, promote independence, and participate in planned activities while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Requirements include CNA/PCA/HHA certification, CPR within 12 months, TB test or chest X-ray, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be legally allowed to work in the United States.
• CNA/PCA/HHA certificate or license required.
• CPR certification within 6–12 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license or photo ID.
• TB test or chest X-ray current.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers).
• Serve meals and help with meals per preplanned menus.
• Encourage independence and resident self-care.
• Monitor eating, hydration, and food intake; report changes.
• Initiate leisure activities and encourage social participation.
• Maintain accurate daily resident records (medications, observations).
• Assist or supervise medication administration per policy.
• Keep environment clean, safe, and orderly.
• Respond promptly to resident requests and emergencies.
• Know resident locations, ensure sign-out procedures, notify supervisor if needed.
• Promote teamwork with staff.

Skills

Health promotion

Safe environment

Motivating others

Legal compliance

Bedside manner

Medical teamwork

Mental health awareness

Listening & analysis

Physical ability

Education

CNA/PCA/HHA certification

CPR certification

Driver’s license or photo ID

TB test or chest X-ray

2+ years caregiving experience

Job description

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.


• Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.


• Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.


• Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.


• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents.


• Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.


• Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.


• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.


• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.


• Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.


• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Caregiver Qualifications/Skills:

• Health promotion and maintenance


• Creating a safe, effective environment


• Motivating others


• Legal compliance


• Bedside manner


• Medical teamwork


• Promoting mental health


• Pain management


• Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality


• Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• You must be legally allowed to work in the United States of America


• A valid CNA, PCA, or HHA certificate or license


• CPR certification (within 6-12 months of hire)


• Driver’s license or another valid photo ID


• Current TB test or chest x-ray


• 2+ years of caregiving experience is a plus!

21495 Ridgetop Cir., Suite 203 Sterling, VA 20166