Direct Care Aide

• Resident Impact: Provide daily support, personal care, and companionship to help residents live with dignity and comfort.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, and families to deliver resident-centered care.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your dedication and encourages ongoing learning and advancement.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a salary that reflects your skills, compassion, and commitment.

• →Support residents in achieving their highest level of independence and functioning.
• →Assist with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• →Encourage resident participation in self-care tasks while providing support and cues as needed.
• →Take and record vital signs, monitor intake/output, and document care accurately.
• →Assist residents with mobility, transfers, toileting, and incontinence care using proper body mechanics.
• →Provide meal assistance including menu selection, feeding support, and post-meal care.
• →Help residents with positioning, rest, and comfort throughout the day.
• →Observe and promptly report changes in residents’ condition, mood, or appetite to nursing staff.
• →Maintain resident rooms by changing linens, making beds, and ensuring cleanliness.
• →Support social engagement by encouraging interaction during meals, activities, and daily care routines.
• →Assist with orientation of new residents and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• →Collaborate with the care team to promote each resident’s comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Successful completion of a Personal Care Aide (PCA) training program approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services OR of a Direct Care Aide (DCA) training program approved by the Virginia Department of Social Service
• Must complete NLCS’ Direct Care Aide (DCA) Program within two (2) months of employment
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing as applicable to their job responsibilities
• Ability to communicate and work with persons of varying educational and cultural backgrounds 

As part of National Lutheran Communities and Services, we offer great PERKS and BENEFITS to promote a better quality of life for our team members.