Personal Care Aide Wanted for Fair Oaks area

Decena Home Care; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid skills labs

Job summary

Decena Home Care seeks a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide hands-on daily living support. You will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, hydration, safety, and companionship while driving or accompanying clients as needed.

This full-time role emphasizes a supportive culture, competitive pay, flexible blocks, and opportunities for CNA/HHA certification along with fast-track promotion.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a PCA, caregiver, HHA, or CNA is a plus, but training is provided.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, willingness to travel within service area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow 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.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care Excellence – bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and safe transfers.
• Mobility & Exercise – ambulation, walker/wheelchair use, ROM routines.
• Nutritious Meal Prep – plan and cook simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
• Safe & Tidy Home – light housekeeping, laundry, fall-prevention checks.
• Medication Cueing – reminders and note changes for supervising nurse.
• Meaningful Companionship – conversation, games, escorted outings.
• Errands & Transportation – drive or accompany to appointments, groceries, activities.

Skills

PCA experience

Caregiver experience

HHA

CNA

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Safety protocols

Good communication

Detail-oriented

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.