Patient Care Assistant

Caring Arms At Home; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Arms At Home in Richmond, Virginia is seeking compassionate Patient Assistants/Caregivers who want meaningful work where they can make a difference every day. This full-time, in-person role supports seniors and individuals needing extra help, with duties ranging from daily living activities to documenting care plans.

You’ll join a dedicated team that values empathy, reliability, and professional communication, and you’ll work according to each client’s plan of care, ensuring a safe,

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
• Dependable and committed to scheduled shifts.
• Professional with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal care.
• Able to follow care plans and document services accurately.
• Passionate about helping seniors and individuals who need extra support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and meal assistance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe transportation as needed.
• Monitor and document changes in a client’s condition and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Provide medication reminders or assistance as permitted and directed.
• Maintain accurate care notes and documentation while protecting client confidentiality.
• Support individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, developmental disabilities, or other health-related needs.
• Follow each client’s individualized plan of care.
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe home environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and other members of the care team.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Respectful

Dependable

Communication skills

Hands-on personal care

Care plan documentation

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a difference in someone’s life?

We’re looking for caring and dedicated Patient Assistants/Caregivers who want more than just a job—they want meaningful work where they can make a difference every day.

What You’ll Do

As a Patient Assistant, you’ll provide personalized support while helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible.

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and meal assistance
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe transportation as needed
• Monitor and document changes in a client’s condition and communicate concerns appropriately
• Provide medication reminders or assistance as permitted and directed
• Maintain accurate care notes and documentation while protecting client confidentiality
• Support individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, developmental disabilities, or other health-related needs
• Follow each client’s individualized plan of care
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe home environment
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and other members of the care team

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for caregivers who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful
• Dependable and committed to their scheduled shifts
• Professional with strong communication skills
• Comfortable providing hands‑on personal care
• Able to follow care plans and document services accurately
• Passionate about helping seniors and individuals who need additional support

Experience We Value

Previous experience in home care, assisted living, nursing homes, hospice, geriatrics, dementia care, developmental disability services, hospitals, or other healthcare settings is a plus.

Experience with mobility assistance, Hoyer lifts, medication assistance, vital signs, or electronic documentation is also valuable.

Most importantly, we’re looking for people with a genuine heart for caregiving.

Make a Difference Every Day

Caregiving is more than completing a list of tasks. It’s about helping someone feel safe, respected, comfortable, and cared for.

Join a team where your compassion matters and the care you provide truly makes a difference.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Area: Richmond, VA