Personal Care Aide - Home Health Aide

Role Overview

Personal, Hands-On Support

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
• Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, and safe ambulation.
• Support with meal preparation, feeding (if needed), and encouraging fluid intake as directed.
• Perform light housekeeping related to the client’s care (e.g., linens, dishes, tidying the client’s area).
• Maintain a safe environment, watching for fall risks or hazards in the home.
• Follow infection control practices and agency safety protocols.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
• Observe and report changes in the client’s condition, mood, appetite, or home situation to the supervising nurse or office immediately.
• Complete visit notes accurately and on time using agency forms or electronic systems.
• Follow the care plan developed by the RN and agency, and communicate any concerns promptly.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Current Personal Care Aide, Home Health Aide, or Nurse Aide training that meets Virginia requirements (or willingness to complete approved PCA training if applicable).
• Experience: Previous experience in home care, facility care, or caregiving preferred, but motivated new caregivers with proper training will be considered.
• Professional Attributes: Compassionate, patient, and respectful in all interactions. Reliable, punctual, and able to follow a care plan and instructions from supervising nurses. Strong communication skills and comfort working independently in clients’ homes.

Availability & Location

• Availability: Reliability for part-time or full-time hours; some evening or weekend shifts may be needed based on client needs.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to travel to client homes in Suffolk and Franklin, VA and surrounding areas.