Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Blue Ridge Care · Winchester, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) supports participants of Blue Ridge Independence at Home, by providing personal care and assistance in the Day Center. The PCA helps ensure participants’ safety, comfort, and dignity while assisting with daily living needs and supporting center activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide personal care assistance in the Day Center setting according to participant care plans, including support with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and feeding as needed.
- Assist participants during arrival and departure, ensuring safe transfers to and from vehicles and their homes.
- Support Transportation staff with participant care needs during transit and at medical appointments.
- Monitor and report changes in participants’ condition, behavior, or family situation to the PACE clinical staff promptly.
- Assist with group and individual Day Center activities during downtime, promoting engagement, socialization, and overall well-being.
- Adhere to infection control protocols, including universal precautions and the proper use of PPE.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines for participant care.
- Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner; perform additional duties as assigned by the Center Manager.
Qualifications And Experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
- A minimum of one-year experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
- Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
- Ability to safely assist participants with mobility and transfers.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster trust, respect, and compassionate care.
- Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.