Compassionate CNA/PCA for Client Recovering from Heart Surgery - Weekend Shifts

Job Title: Compassionate CNA/PCA for Client Recovering from Heart Surgery - Weekend Shifts

Location: Reston, VA (20191)

Company: Always Best Care of Fairfax

Work Schedule: Part-Time | Weekends | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Start Date: Immediate Opening

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About Us

Always Best Care of Fairfax is committed to delivering personalized, client-centered care throughout Fairfax County. We are currently hiring a compassionate CNA/PCA to provide one-on-one support for a client recovering from heart surgery in their private home in Reston. The client has been making steady progress in recovery and is seeking a dependable caregiver to provide support, companionship, and encouragement during weekend daytime hours.

Position Overview

We are seeking a patient, engaging, and dependable CNA/PCA to assist a client who is recovering from heart surgery and experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The ideal caregiver understands how to provide gentle prompting and reminders while respecting the client's independence and dignity.

Responsibilities include assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders, safety supervision, and encouraging meaningful engagement throughout the day. The client enjoys reading, appreciates conversation, and likes taking walks when the weather permits. The right caregiver will be someone who can provide support while fostering an active, positive, and safe environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities, including dressing, grooming, and personal care
• Offer gentle reminders and cueing related to routines and ADLs
• Prepare meals and snacks, with particular attention to lunch as the client's primary meal of the day
• Encourage hydration and healthy nutrition habits
• Provide companionship, conversation, and social engagement
• Accompany and support the client during walks and light activities when appropriate
• Monitor safety and well-being throughout the shift
• Communicate effectively with family members and care management staff regarding client status and observations

Qualifications

• Active CNA license in the state of Virginia (preferred) or experienced PCA
• Experience working with seniors experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) preferred
• Experience supporting clients recovering from hospitalization or surgery preferred
• Strong communication skills and a patient, encouraging demeanor
• Ability to provide respectful prompting and redirection when needed
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional care

Caregiver Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.72/mile for client-related travel
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a client and support their recovery journey

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Always Best Care of Fairfax is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected status.