Weekend Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – In-Home Support

Arch Home Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Arch Home Care is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide in-home care in Northern Virginia. The role requires weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and a compassionate, dependable approach to client support.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. The PCA may follow a client care plan and report changes to supervision.

Qualifications

• Current PCA certification (preferred, if required).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Ability to work independently and follow a care plan.
• Basic computer and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Provide toileting assistance and incontinence care as needed.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to client needs and instructions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Assist with laundry, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean living space.
• Follow client-specific care plans and agency policies.

Skills

PCA certification

Customer service

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Independent work

Telephone skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Arch Home Care is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide in-home care in Northern Virginia. The role requires weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and a compassionate, dependable approach to client support.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. The PCA may follow a client care plan and report changes to supervision.