Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Companion

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

The Goodwin Home Care PCA will provide Goodwin Living residents with non-medical PCA care in their residence at Goodwin Living or for clients in the community. Individuals in this role must be able to deal maturely with the demands of the job and possess the desire to assist residents/clients to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence. The Home Care PCA documents the non-medical PCA care provided in an EMR system and reports changes in resident/client status to appropriate clinical staff and keeps resident/client information confidential. The Home Care PCA care shall be under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN.

• →Follow the established service/care plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients.
• →Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with instrumental activities of daily living; provide companionship to the client, including acting as a conversationalist and friend.
• →Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with light housekeeping duties such as laundry/linen service, to include washing, ironing, and folding clothes.
• →Prepare and serve meals and snacks as needed.
• →Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with support for on-line shopping services to include grocery and clothes shopping.
• →Accompany resident/client to doctor appointments, and visits to friends, family members, and stores. The Home Care PCA is not allowed to drive residents/clients.
• →Remind residents/clients to take medications. The Home Care PCA is not allowed to administer medications of any kind.
• →Document and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to supervisor.
• →Performs additional job duties as assigned and directed.
• →Assist resident/client to maintain independent functioning within his or her capabilities.
• →Assist the residents/clients and their families to take an active role in care/service interventions.
• →Observe and communicate any change in resident/client condition to RN Supervisor so that plan of care is consistent with needs.
• →Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
• →Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• →Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
• →Excellent communication and organization; easily adapts to change.
• →Knowledge of basic home making skills.
• →Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, clients, families, peers, leadership, and other members of Goodwin Living team.
• →Present self in a professional manner.
• →Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment.
• →Basic computer skills.
• →Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

• Valid Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate of completion.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations.
• Must have a personal smartphone that can run the required EMR mobile app used for home care clocking in/out, documentation, and scheduling.
• Must have reliable transportation to work on any Goodwin Living campus or travel to clients in the community and must maintain a valid driver’s license and active auto insurance.
• Ability to effectively interact with residents, clients, and families.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to work with minimal oversight.
• Experience with electronic health systems preferred (e.g., Generations).

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.