Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Location: Leesburg, VA 20175
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 33 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 8:30 AM–3:45 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday; 7.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute meal break
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate
Local: $20–$24 per hour, based on experience
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide personal care and daily living assistance to an individual in Leesburg, Virginia. The ideal candidate will support the individual's comfort, dignity, safety, and independence.
Required Qualifications
Ability to assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and dependable.
Ability to follow care instructions and maintain confidentiality.
Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Personal Care Assistant, caregiver, home health aide, or in a similar role.
CPR/First Aid certification or relevant caregiver training, if applicable.
Male candidate preferred, subject to applicable employment laws and legitimate client-care requirements.
Responsibilities
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
Provide support with mobility, walking, and safe transfers as needed.
Assist with meal preparation, serving meals, and feeding when required.
Support the individual with daily routines and personal care needs.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Observe and report changes in the individual's physical condition or behavior to the appropriate person.
Follow the individual's care plan and applicable safety and infection-control procedures.
Respect the individual's privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Assist with other reasonable personal care duties as assigned.
Special Requirements
Must meet applicable background check and employment requirements.
Work is fully in person in Leesburg, Virginia.