Personal Care Assistant

CareMaxx•Fairfax, VA

About The Position

Do you have a compassionate and loving spirit? Do you enjoy helping others and working with a supportive team that values your contributions, experience with Dementia care? If so, you have the key characteristics to join the CareMaxx team! As a Caregiver (PCA, HHA or CNA), you would assist clients with ADLs and IADLs that include but are not limited to, personal hygiene, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, transportation. In addition, you would engage clients in recreational activities in-home and in the community. Caregiver/ Personal Care Assistant- Job Responsibilities:

Requirements

Previous homecare experience (at least 1 year, required)
Applicants must be 18 years and older
Caring and Compassionate
High school Diploma or GED (required)
Driver's License and Auto Insurance, Reliable Transportation
Criminal Background check
Have a CPR Certification (required)
Current TB Test (required)

Nice To Haves

Dementia Care experience a plus
PCA certification or CNA license is a plus
Enjoy working with seniors or clients with physical disabilities

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and develop friendly relationships with seniors and their families
Help seniors with activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, mobility (wheelchair, walker), transfers (hoyer lift), light housekeeping and meal preparation
Provide occasional transportation and accompany seniors to the grocery store, doctor’s appointments and pharmacy visits
Observe and report any changes in the mental, physical, emotional condition of the client or a home situation, to the immediate supervisor
Maintain a trusting and comforting environment in the home
Familiarity with oxygen equipment
Assist with medication reminders