Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Personal Care Assistant

A Personal Care Assistant is an individual who provides support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional. The Personal Care Assistant may work in a variety of settings, to include medical facilities, rehabilitation centers or in-home residential care.

Minimum Requirements:

• State licensure or certification if required by state and/or contract
• One (1) year relevant patient/client care experience preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

PCA (Personal Care Assistant/Specialist)

Location: Fairfax County, VA

Start Date: 09/28/2026 Contract Length: 13 weeks (through end of year, possible extension) Schedule: Monday through Friday, normal business hours Hours: 40 hours/week

Position Overview

Seeking experienced PCAs to support participants at Adult Day Centers. This role involves coordinating program activities, assisting with ADLs, and providing care to adults in a structured day program setting. Staff must be comfortable floating between four facilities as needed.

Requirements

• CNA certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of memory care and/or long-term care experience
• Ability to float between multiple Fairfax County locations
• Flexible with daily assignments and responsibilities
• Must interview in person

Patient Ratio

• 6:1 participant-to-PCA ratio

Orientation

• 40-hour onsite training before working independently with participants
• Additional onsite orientation provided

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.