Personal Care Aide Pref Filipina Arlington

Decena Home Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid skills labs

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Decena Home Care seeks a dedicated Personal Care Aide (PCA) for full-time, on-site daily living support. You will provide compassionate personal care, assist with mobility, prepare meals, and maintain a safe home environment while staying connected with supervising nurses.

Qualifications include prior PCA/caregiver experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training offered for the right candidate; benefits include advancement opportunities and ongoing skills

Qualifications

• PCA or equivalent experience preferred; training available for right candidate.
• Willingness to travel within service area and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow infection-control protocols.
• Strong communication and respect for client dignity and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and dependable with change-sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and transfers.
• Assist mobility with ambulation, walker, wheelchair, and ROM routines.
• Plan and prepare simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and fall-prevention checks at client home.
• Give timely medication reminders and report changes to supervising nurse.
• Offer companionship and engage clients with activities and conversation.
• Drive or accompany to appointments, groceries, and community activities.

Skills

PCA experience

Caregiving

Driver's license

Reliability

Infection control

Education

CNA/HHA cert. pursuit

Job description

Personal Care Aide (PCA) – Hands-On Daily Living Support Full-Time

Why Join Our PCA Team?

Supportive Culture: Leaders who listen, mentor, and celebrate every success.

Competitive Pay & Perks: Hourly rates above market, mileage reimbursement, paid skills labs.

True Flexibility: Pick daytime, evening, or weekend blocks that fit your life.

Career Lift: Scholarships toward CNA/HHA certification and fast-track promotion to Lead PCA.

What You’ll Do for Clients

• Personal Care Excellence – Provide respectful assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and safe transfers.
• Mobility & Exercise – Guide ambulation, walker/wheelchair use, and therapist-directed range-of-motion routines.
• Nutritious Meal Prep – Plan and cook simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
• Safe & Tidy Home – Handle light housekeeping, laundry, and fall-prevention checks.
• Medication Cueing – Give timely reminders and note any changes in condition for the supervising nurse.
• Meaningful Companionship – Offer conversation, games, and escorted outings to keep minds sharp and spirits high.
• Errands & Transportation – Drive or accompany clients to appointments, groceries, and community activities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Prior experience as a PCA, caregiver, HHA, or CNA is a plus—but we’ll train the right heart.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within service area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow all infection-control and safety protocols.
• Friendly, clear communicator who respects client dignity and confidentiality.
• Dependable and detail-oriented—you notice small changes that make a big difference.

Ready to Bring Comfort & Confidence to Every Day?

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.