Home Care Aide (HCA / PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Home Care Aide (HCA)

in Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas!

If caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a HCA, you’ll earn competitive pay helping individuals live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to caregivers across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!

Our HCAs enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $13.00-$16.00/hour based on case availability and caregiver availability
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability insurance offered based on hours worked

As a Home Care Aide, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care and support our clients need to live safely at home
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

A few must-haves for HCAs:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Active license or certification in Virginia (PCA/CNA/HHA)
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, in house care they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.