What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide in the Vienna VA area position at Decena Home Care?
Personal Care Aide (PCA) – Hands-On Daily Living Support
Full-Time
Why Join Our PCA Team?
What You’ll Do for Clients
What Makes You a Great Fit
Ready to Bring Comfort & Confidence to Every Day?
Click “Apply Now” to join a home-care agency where personal care aides are valued partners in each client’s journey to live safely and independently at home!
Full-Time
Why Join Our PCA Team?
- Supportive Culture: Leaders who listen, mentor, and celebrate every success.
- Competitive Pay & Perks: Hourly rates above market, mileage reimbursement, paid skills labs.
- True Flexibility: Pick daytime, evening, or weekend blocks that fit your life.
- Career Lift: Scholarships toward CNA/HHA certification and fast-track promotion to Lead PCA.
What You’ll Do for Clients
- Personal Care Excellence – Provide respectful assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and safe transfers.
- Mobility & Exercise – Guide ambulation, walker/wheelchair use, and therapist-directed range-of-motion routines.
- Nutritious Meal Prep – Plan and cook simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
- Safe & Tidy Home – Handle light housekeeping, laundry, and fall-prevention checks.
- Medication Cueing – Give timely reminders and note any changes in condition for the supervising nurse.
- Meaningful Companionship – Offer conversation, games, and escorted outings to keep minds sharp and spirits high.
- Errands & Transportation – Drive or accompany clients to appointments, groceries, and community activities.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Prior experience as a PCA, caregiver, HHA, or CNA is a plus—but we’ll train the right heart.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within service area.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow all infection-control and safety protocols.
- Friendly, clear communicator who respects client dignity and confidentiality.
- Dependable and detail-oriented—you notice small changes that make a big difference.
Ready to Bring Comfort & Confidence to Every Day?
Click “Apply Now” to join a home-care agency where personal care aides are valued partners in each client’s journey to live safely and independently at home!