Weekend Caregiving Near Me - McLean/Reston

Incredicare•McLean, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring permanent weekend caregivers to provide in-home assistance and companionship. Caregivers help clients with mobility, personal care, exercise, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, and activities that support mental and emotional well-being. The role also involves communicating client condition and treatment information with caregivers, medical professionals, and family members, reporting unusual incidents, responding responsibly to emergencies, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched areas. New hires receive standard pay for training and orientation, plus a $75 bonus after successfully completing two days of orientation. Employees receive a $100 bonus after successfully completing their first full shift. After 90 days of continuous employment with no missed shifts and at least 250 hours worked, employees receive an additional $250 bonus. The posting also lists health, dental, and vision coverage, direct deposit, earned wage access, performance points for cash awards, referral bonuses, paid training, and paid overtime.

Requirements

At least two years of in-home care experience.
Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary constraints.
Respectful and compassionate manner with good bedside manner.
Outstanding communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Physical endurance to complete required tasks.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Dementia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage clients in activities that stimulate the mind and spirit.
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility inside and outside the home.
Assist with personal care and hygiene.
Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises.
Complete shopping or accompany clients when needed.
Perform light housekeeping tasks clients cannot complete themselves, including meal preparation.
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members.
Report unusual incidents to nurses, doctors, and family members.
Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched areas, including changing bed sheets.

Benefits

Onboarding and retention bonuses: $75 after completing two days of orientation, $100 after completing the first full shift, and $250 after 90 days of continuous employment with no missed shifts and at least 250 hours worked.
Health coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Direct deposit.
Earned wage access.
Performance points for cash awards.
Referral bonus.
Paid training.
Paid overtime.