Personal Care Assistant

At Nest Home Care our mission is “to render high quality services to those in our communities that is unparalleled while providing uncompromised care that is tailored for each client’s specific needs.”

To fulfill this mission, we are seeking a competent Personal Care Assistant who will assist our clients in a way that ensures their needs are met, prioritizes patient safety, and maintains organizational integrity. The Personal Care Assistant will demonstrate our dedication to providing high-quality care by exceeding our client's expectations.

Responsibilities:

• To go “above and beyond” your everyday job responsibilities, ensuring our clients receive a high-quality experience, in addition to high-quality care
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and is competent to perform tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Personal care: Assist with all activities of daily living (ex. bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, etc.)
• Meal preparation
• Support clients who have difficulty moving on their own
• Light housekeeping: Perform tasks like laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming
• Transport clients to appointments, visit family and run errands if appropriate
• Assist with reminding the client to take their medication on time
• Provide general companionship and emotional support to our clients
• Immediately report any changes in a client's condition, behavior, or appearance to a supervisor or case coordinator
• Should have a strong desire to help and assist those in our community
• Familiarity with the client’s plan of care.
• Assist in structuring and organizing the client’s care plan
• Ability to communicate with variable levels of staff to ensure quality care is provided to all clients and tailored to their specific needs
• Provides an environment that promotes respect for the client’s privacy and property
• Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to the client, family, and agency personnel
• Provides an environment that promotes respect for the client’s privacy and property
• Practices and implement infection control and safety measures while reporting all hazards and accidents immediately to the appropriate leadership
• Communicate pertinent information if a client is hospitalized, missing, or has changed address or phone number
• Attend agency in-service training as necessary
• Must be a team player

Skills and Qualifications

• Attend orientation and obtain PCA certification if not previously acquired
• CPR/BLS certification
• Proven ability to have a passion for helping others improve their health and wellness
• Must maintain a professional appearance and personal hygiene
• Must agree to and pass a criminal history check
• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods if required
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts
• Weekends
• Overtime
• Flexible Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfax, VA 22030: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person