Personal Care Assistant

Caremaxx - Fairfax, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Fairfax, VA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role at CareMaxx involves providing compassionate support to seniors and clients with physical disabilities. The position focuses on assisting with daily living activities, fostering companionship, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for clients. CareMaxx values a supportive team culture and offers flexible scheduling options for both full-time and part-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and develop friendly relationships with seniors and their families
• Help seniors with activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, mobility (wheelchair), transfers (hoyer lift), light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Provide occasional transportation and accompany seniors to the grocery store, doctor's appointments and pharmacy visits
• Observe and report any changes in the mental, physical, emotional condition of the client or a home situation to the immediate supervisor
• Maintain a trusting and comforting environment in the home
• Familiarity with oxygen equipment
• Assist with bringing self-administered medication to the client and reminders

Requirements

• Previous homecare experience (at least 1 year, required)
• PCA certification or CNA license is a plus
• Enjoy working with seniors or clients with physical disabilities
• Applicants must be 18 years and older
• Caring and Compassionate
• High school Diploma or GED
• Driver's License and Auto Insurance, Reliable Transportation
• Criminal History Clearance
• Have a CPR Certification (required)
• Current TB Test (required)

Benefits

• Flexible, consistent schedules
• Paid training
• Team Culture and Supportive Network
• Competitive Wages
• Full Time and Part Time Schedules
• Benefits available with 35+ hour work week
• Bonuses and Rewards
• Paid Weekly