Personal Care Aide in Richmond, Virginia at VISION HEALTHCARE LLC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing.
• Assist with toileting, incontinence care, and maintaining personal cleanliness.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and mobility.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping related to client care, including laundry, changing linens, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Remind clients to take medications as directed (no medication administration unless authorized by state regulations).
• Observe and report changes in the client's condition, behavior, or home environment to the supervising nurse.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Utilize Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and agency documentation systems as required.
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and conduct at all times.

Qualifications

• PCA Certificate, CNA License, Nursing Student status, or other qualifications meeting Virginia DMAS requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous caregiving experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and assisting clients with mobility.
• Ability to work in various home environments.
• Ability to travel to client homes throughout assigned service areas.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN, and Weekend opportunities available.
• Flexible scheduling based on client needs and employee availability.

• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and any required screenings.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Current TB screening and physical examination as required.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.