Provide in-home personal care, health monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living for clients. Maintain accurate documentation of services and report any changes in client condition to the RN supervisor.
Middle Peninsula & Northern Neck
Active Bay Aging Employees eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives first paycheck. Essential functions Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the RN Supervisor. Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Bathing, dressing and grooming Toileting Transferring Assist with eating Ambulation Turn and change position Provide assistance with Special maintenance Check vitals, Supervise medication Assist with specialized care need as assigned by the RN supervisor Provide supervisory care for clients who require constant monitoring. Perform Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Meal preparation. Light housekeeping in the area of the home used by the client. Laundry. Accompany client to medical appointments, post-secondary school or in the community setting when assigned. Provide assistance with errands outside the home. Run errands within the local area for the client (e.g. grocery store, pharmacy, Post Office) Monitor home environment for health and safety. Communication and training. Document all services provided. Complete Aide records each day. Submit Aide records as directed. Communicate all changes in client’s physical or mental condition to RN Supervisor including suspicions of exploitation, abuse or neglect. Complete at least 12 hours of formal training annually. DECISION MAKING Perform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by clients’ care plan. Work independently throughout the day and prioritize work each day. Report to supervisor any change in the client’s environment, physical or mental condition.
Knowledge
Working knowledge of: HIPAA regulations. Adult care practice and procedures. Bay Aging policies and procedures related to Home Care. Has knowledge of medical equipment on usage and basic maintenance such as Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, catheters, glucometer and any specialized equipment required by the care plan. Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually ABILITIES Speak, read and write English Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances. Communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Communicate with clients’ families to ensure good continuity of care. Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential. Be observant of changes in client’s condition or environment. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, pull, push wheelchairs and lift up to 25lbs unassisted. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work is performed in the client’s home and in public areas. It requires repeated standing, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing and lifting of weights up to 25lbs unassisted. None of the essential functions of the position can be performed virtually away from the assigned places of work. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age Must have completion documentation for a a state-approved education program that includes both instructions on the principles of nursing and supervised clinical work curriculum or maintains licensure as a C.N.A. issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination or complete a Tuberculosis screening.
FLSA status: This is a non-exempt position.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work. Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. Bay Aging is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact MaDena DuChemin, Director, Human Resources at (804) 758-2386, Ext. 1228 or mduchemin@bayaging.org.
Must be a certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) or have completed a state-approved nursing education program. Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 25lbs.
Market context
Weekend home care aide C.N.A. roles in Virginia often reflect steady demand from agencies serving clients who need personal care support outside standard weekday hours. These positions can be competitive because employers look for current CNA certification or state-approved nursing education, plus the ability to handle physical tasks; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time on the original posting. Before applying, confirm your weekend availability and be ready to note any experience with lifting, mobility support, or in-home care.
