Skilled Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Starting pay: $18-19/hr, plus shift bonuses, weekend pay differentials, and weekly pay.

Whether you like to work mornings, evenings, or nights and whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or PRN work, there’s a place for you at Commonwise Home Care.

Commonwise is the region’s premier home care provider, serving clients across Virginia and South Carolina. We’re serious about our mission to “ Truly Care for People ,” and we believe that Caregiving isn’t just gig work but a valued profession. We’ve both told time and time again that our communication is top notch, and our skilled team has your back every shift. If you're looking for meaningful and rewarding work in the healthcare field with the flexibility to choose your own schedule, you’ll fit right in.

What you'll get:

• Pay: $18 to $19/hr to start, with yearly raises.
• Bonuses: Shift bonuses, referral bonuses.
• Pay access: Weekly pay , plus Tapcheck for flexible early access to what you've earned.
• Differentials: Higher pay on weekends.
• Time off: PTO, and holiday pay at time and a half.
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision for anyone averaging 30+ hours/week.
• Retirement: 401K eligibility.
• Schedule: You choose: mornings, evenings, or nights. Full-time, part-time, or PRN. We’ll work closely with you to get the schedule you need.

You're never doing this alone

• 24/7 staffed support line, including after-hours. Real people, no automation.
• RN Care Manager mentorship.
• Extensive care plans to ensure you understand your client’s needs.
• On-site training from Caregiver Ambassadors.
• Certified Dementia Care Specialist course, CareAcademy courses to continue expanding your skills in memory care and dementia care.
• Recognition and engagement events for the team.

What the work looks like

You'll be in someone's home, helping them stay safe, independent, and comfortable. You’ll build real relationships with clients and their families along the way. Day to day, that looks like:

• Helping with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, feeding.
• Handling the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to appointments, activities.
• Sharing in the things that make their day better: hobbies, conversation, company.

What you need

• A valid driver's license and car insurance.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 20–50 lbs, with frequent bending.
• Solid communication skills. Enough said.
• No specific certification required. We welcome RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PCAs, HHAs, PCTs, MedTechs, Companions, PT Assistants, nursing students, and more.

Who we are

Commonwise is the region's fastest-growing in home care provider, built on one idea: Caring for others is life's highest calling. We’re on a mission to Truly care for people.  We take care of our clients, but just as importantly, we care for the people who do the Caregiving. Better pay, real support, and a team that has your back on every shift. We invite you to apply. To learn more, please visit our website.

Commonwise Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to veteran or uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.