- Personal Care Assistant (PCA)-DCS Williamsburg
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council in Williamsburg, VA, United States
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- 1 month ago
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• Full-Time
• Williamsburg VA
• Posted 1 month ago
Position Summary
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential care and support to clients who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from illness or surgery. The PCA helps with daily activities, offering physical assistance, emotional support, and companionship. The role can be carried out in the client’s home, assisted living facilities, or care homes, ensuring the client’s health, comfort, and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
• Personal Care:
• Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help clients with mobility tasks, including transferring from beds, chairs, or wheelchairs, and assisting with walking.
• Assist clients with basic exercises, stretching, or physical therapy as instructed by healthcare providers.
• Ensure the client’s environment is clean and organized, including light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and cleaning.
• Daily Living Support:
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring proper nutrition based on dietary needs.
• Help with grocery shopping, picking up medications, and other errands as needed.
• Provide medication reminders, ensuring clients take their medications as prescribed.
• Assist clients with household management, such as organizing appointments, paying bills, and keeping track of daily activities.
• Companionship and Emotional Support:
• Provide companionship by engaging in conversation, activities, and outings that stimulate the client’s mental and emotional well-being.
• Monitor clients’ mood, behavior, and general well-being, reporting any concerns to family members or supervisors.
• Encourage independence and promote participation in hobbies, social interactions, or recreational activities.
• Safety and Well-being:
• Ensure the client’s living environment is safe and hazard-free, taking precautions to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Monitor and observe changes in physical condition and report significant health or safety concerns to supervisors or healthcare providers.
• Follow care plans provided by healthcare professionals, ensuring consistency in the delivery of care.
Qualifications
• Certification:
• No formal certification is required, though completion of a PCA or Home Health Aide (HHA) training program is preferred in some states.
• Basic life support (BLS) or CPR certification may be required.
• Skills:
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to assist with mobility tasks and daily activities.
Education And Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Completion of personal care aide training program (optional or state-specific requirement).
• Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or a healthcare setting (preferred but not always required).
Work Environment
• Typically works in clients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or care homes.
• May include weekend, holiday, and evening hours depending on client needs.
• Role can be physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Key Competencies
• Compassion and empathy
• Dependability and trustworthiness
• Communication and active listening
• Attention to detail and organization
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Problem-solving skills
A PCA plays a vital role in enhancing a client’s quality of life by helping them maintain independence and dignity. This role requires compassion, patience, and dedication to ensuring clients receive the care they need in a supportive and respectful manner.
If you are interested in this position, please review the steps listed below for more information on the application process:
Step 1: Submit a copy of your current resume to our Business Services Team. A staff member will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position.
Step 2: All referrals are required to have an active profile with the Virginia Workforce Connection and a Completed Online Orientation. Please follow the link below to register with the Workforce Connection and Complete your Online Orientation.
Register with The Virginia Workforce Connection Here: https://vawc.virginia.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx?enc=vLa15KtdCzQQMP6jrcRdIQ==
Complete your Online Orientation Here: https://www.theworkforcecouncil.org/vcw-orientation/
Step 3: Once your resume has been reviewed you will receive an email regarding your qualifications for this position. If qualified, you will receive more information regarding the application process.
Disclaimer: Submitting your resume as a response to this job listing does not constitute an online application. Your resume will allow our Business Services Team to conduct a prescreening to determine your eligibility for this position. Once eligibility has been determined a staff member will be in touch with information on the next steps in the application process.
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