Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Growing home health care company is looking for a compassionate PCA to work in the home of individuals who have healthcare challenges and need domestic assistance. The PCA is responsible for providing meals, doing light home cleaning and assisting individuals with basic hygiene activities.

To be successful as a PCA you must have patience and a passion for helping others. A good PCA provides care whilst ensuring that the individual's dignity is maintained.

PCA Responsibilities:

• Travel to clients' homes daily.
• Prepare meals for the client, pickup meals from outside.
• Do light cleaning in the home.
• Ensure that clients take their medication, medical appointments.
• Assist clients with hygiene activities such as bathing and using the bathroom.
• Cather bag drainage.
• Take client to grocery shopping,
• Laundry,
• Assist nurse with end care.

PCA Requirements:

• PCA Certification
• A first aid qualification would be advantageous.
• Own transport.
• Housekeeping skills.
• Compassion for others.
• Patience with difficult clients.
• Physical strength to help clients with mobility problems.
• Prior experience in home health care.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday 7 am - 9 pm.

Or

• Weekends 7am - 9 pm

Location:

• Location: Herndon, VA on Van Buren St.