Personal Care Aide
Home Recovery Home Aid·Goochland, Virginia
Home Recovery Home Aid·Goochland, Virginia
The Personal Care Aide will assist patients with essential activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and mobility, while also engaging them in meaningful conversation and companionship. Responsibilities also include observing and reporting changes in the patient's condition to a licensed nurse and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.
What You’ll Do As a Personal Care Aide, you will: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility Engage patients in meaningful conversation, companionship, and social interaction Respond promptly to patient needs and requests for care Observe and report changes in physical, emotional, or mental condition to a licensed nurse Complete required documentation, including incident reports and change-of-condition reports Prepare and serve meals; assist with eating (excluding tube feeding) Support self-administration of medications as directed Change bed linens and maintain a clean, safe immediate living environment (bedroom and bathroom)
Qualifications: What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent required CPR certification preferred Previous experience working with elderly individuals in a residential, long-term care, or home health setting preferred Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered mindset Strong communication and observation skills If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to compassionate, quality care. Home Recovery Home Aid is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and while preferred, previous experience working with the elderly in home health or long-term care settings is beneficial. A compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered mindset, along with strong communication and observation skills, is required.
Market context
Physician roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often weigh clinical credentials, licensure, and experience alongside schedules and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plans. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact licensure and training expectations in the original posting before applying.
