Skilled Caregiver in Lake Monticello

Commonwise Home Care•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwise Home Care is hiring a Skilled Caregiver in Lake Monticello to provide in-home assistance that helps clients remain safe, independent, and comfortable. Caregivers build relationships with clients and their families while supporting daily needs. The role offers flexible scheduling, with morning, evening, or night shifts and full-time, part-time, or PRN availability. The current staffing need is for 7 a.m.–10 p.m. shifts, seven days a week, across two to three caregivers. Applicants must be comfortable working in a home with pets. Starting pay is $16–$19 per hour, with yearly raises, shift and referral bonuses, weekend pay differentials, and weekly pay. Additional offerings include flexible early access to earned pay through Tapcheck, PTO, holiday pay at time and a half, health, dental, and vision insurance for employees averaging 30 or more hours per week, and 401(k) eligibility. Caregivers receive 24/7 support, RN Care Manager mentorship, detailed care plans, on-site training from Caregiver Ambassadors, dementia-care learning opportunities, and team recognition and engagement events. Commonwise Home Care describes itself as a Virginia- and South Carolina-serving home care provider committed to “Truly Care for People.” It states that it is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on legally protected bases.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and car insurance.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds and bend frequently.
Solid communication skills.
Must be comfortable working in an environment with pets.
No specific certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant backgrounds welcomed include RN, LPN, CNA, PCA, HHA, PCT, MedTech, Companion, PT Assistant, and nursing student.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and feeding.
Help with instrumental activities of daily living, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation to appointments and activities.
Engage clients in hobbies, conversation, and companionship.
Help clients stay safe, independent, and comfortable in their homes.
Communicate and build relationships with clients and their families.