Skilled Caregiver in Lake Monticello

Commonwise Home Care•Charlottesville, VA

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwise Home Care is hiring Skilled Caregivers to provide in-home support to clients in Lake Monticello. Caregivers help clients remain safe, independent, and comfortable while building relationships with clients and their families. The work includes assistance with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and companionship. The role requires working in a home with pets and the ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds, with frequent bending. The employer is seeking coverage for shifts between 7 AM and 10 PM, seven days a week, across two to three caregivers. The posting also describes schedule options including mornings, evenings, or nights, with full-time, part-time, or PRN arrangements, and says the employer will work with caregivers on schedules. Commonwise describes itself as a home care provider serving Virginia and South Carolina, with a mission to “Truly Care for People.” Caregivers receive ongoing support through a 24/7 staffed support line, RN Care Manager mentorship, detailed care plans, on-site training, and dementia-care learning opportunities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

The employer welcomes applicants with backgrounds or credentials including RN, LPN, CNA, PCA, HHA, PCT, MedTech, Companion, PT Assistant, or 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.
Provide companionship through hobbies, conversation, and spending time with clients.
Help clients stay safe, independent, and comfortable in their homes.

Benefits

Starting pay of $16–$19 per hour, with yearly raises.
Shift bonuses and referral bonuses.
Weekly pay and Tapcheck access to earned wages.
Higher pay differentials on weekends.
Paid time off and holiday pay at time and a half.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees averaging 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) eligibility.
24/7 staffed support line, including after-hours support.
RN Care Manager mentorship.
Extensive care plans.
On-site training from Caregiver Ambassadors.
Certified Dementia Care Specialist course and CareAcademy courses.
Team recognition and engagement events.