PCA

Locations

Positions are available in Bland County, VA; Wythe County, VA; Abingdon, VA; Marion, VA; and Bristol, VA. When applying, please indicate the location(s) in which you are interested.

Summary

Medicaid Personal Care Services are long‑term maintenance, supportive services to enable individuals to remain in the home, as opposed to institutional or nursing home placement. The role provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and reporting changes in the client’s conditions and needs. Use of therapeutic interpersonal skills is required. Personal care service includes assistance with personal hygiene while supporting the client’s physical, emotional, and nutritional needs, along with environmental maintenance necessary for clients to remain in their home. Problems encountered range from routine to complex; significant public contact is required, and the position demands independent decision‑making and action.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist elderly and disabled clients in their home setting with a focus on hygiene, meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to read, write, and understand English for task performance.
• Physically capable of performing required tasks.
• Valid Social Security number, driver’s license, and own transportation.
• Medically cleared of communicable disease, pass a drug screen, and pass a criminal background check.
• Possess a 40‑hour Personal Care Aide certificate from an approved program, or be a Certified Nursing Assistant licensed with the Virginia Board of Nursing and in good standing.
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of experience providing personal care assistance to patients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Physically able to lift 20–40 lb (or more) unassisted, and perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, stair climbing, or client positioning.
• Ability to understand and carry out exact oral or written instructions without close or constant supervision.
• Possess and maintain an electronic device capable of sending/receiving email to record worked time, produce aide records, and access off‑site training.
• Good interpersonal skills to remain professional, ethical, and courteous, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Maintain an unrestricted driver’s license and provide reliable personal transportation for work.
• Complete all assigned trainings/evaluations/competencies/licenses required by the agency, with at least 12 hours annually.
• Be telephone accessible and willing to work flexible hours throughout the service area.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit of wages earned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and benefits
• PTO for full‑time employees
• Dayshift/flexible schedules
• Paid training and travel
• 1‑to‑1 client ratio in homes