Live-In Caregiver – Lorton, VA
About The Position
A family in Lorton, Virginia, is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and reliable caregiver to provide personalized care and general safety monitoring for an individual with dementia. This is a live-in position scheduled Monday through Friday. Care begins Monday at 7:00 AM and ends Friday at 7:00 PM. The start date is as soon as possible. The caregiver will have a private bedroom and bathroom in a smoke-free home. This is a private, family-hired position; caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. Compensation is $250–$450 per 24-hour day, commensurate with experience, and is paid biweekly. Candidates are subject to a background check and must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Proven professional caregiving experience.
- Comfort and ability to handle live-in care responsibilities.
- Valid driver's license.
- Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Candidates are subject to a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience caring for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment.
- Five or more years of professional caregiving experience.
- Reliable personal transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide full assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing.
- Provide standby assistance with ambulation and transfers using a walker.
- Supervise and redirect the individual as needed for dementia-related memory and safety concerns.
- Provide medication reminders and ensure compliance; the family pre-fills the weekly medication organizer.
- Provide transportation to medical appointments and errands as needed.
- Assist with general safety monitoring and companionship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
