```Duties```
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help individuals with meal preparation and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including cleaning and organizing living spaces
- Provide companionship and engage in recreational activities with individuals
- Administer medications and monitor vital signs as needed
- Assist with transportation to appointments and community outings

```Requirements```
- Previous experience in home care, childcare, or senior care is preferred
- Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR
- Ability to provide direct support to individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to care plans
- High school diploma or equivalent

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $16.38 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person