First Choice Home Health & Hospice Harrisonburg
Caregiver / Home Care Aide
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Job Description
Caregiver / Home Care Aide – In-Home Care
Hourly Rates starting at $15.50
Make a difference where it matters most — in someone’s home.
Join our team and help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they love most.
We welcome experienced caregivers as well as individuals passionate about starting a career in home care.
About the Role
As a Caregiver / Home Care Aide, you will provide personal care and homemaking support based on individualized care plans developed by a Registered Nurse. Your work directly improves quality of life while promoting dignity, independence, and safety for every client you serve.
This is meaningful, relationship-focused work where compassion truly matters.
What You’ll Do
Personal Care & Daily Living Support
- Assist with bathing, grooming, skin care, hair care, oral hygiene, shaving, and nail care
- Provide toileting and incontinence care
- Offer medication reminders and assist with self-administration as directed
- Support transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises using mobility equipment
- Assist with meal preparation, serving, and feeding when needed
- Encourage independence while respecting client dignity, privacy, and rights
Homemaking & Client Support
- Perform light housekeeping including laundry and cleaning tasks outlined in the care plan
- Complete errands, shopping, and transportation when assigned
- Maintain a safe environment using proper body mechanics and safety practices
Communication & Professional Responsibilities
- Document services provided at the end of each visit accurately and timely
- Report changes in client condition promptly to the supervising nurse
- Follow infection control procedures and universal precautions
- Communicate respectfully with clients, families, and team members
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
- Attend required training and staff meetings
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Caregiving or personal care experience preferred but not required
- Home health, elder care, or long-term care experience a plus
- Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn home care practices and documentation standards
- CPR/BLS certification preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequent bending and lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to assist with transferring and repositioning clients up to 150 lbs. using proper techniques
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
Transportation Requirements
Reliable transportation is required for client services
- Valid driver’s license
- Acceptable driving record
- Current automobile insurance
Benefits & Perks
We believe great caregivers deserve strong support and appreciation.
- Competitive pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible scheduling options
- One-on-one client care
- Supportive team environment
- Paid training and ongoing education
Why Caregivers Choose Us
✔ Meaningful work with real impact ✔ Supportive leadership that values caregivers ✔ Relationship-based care — not rushed visits ✔ Opportunity to grow in the home care field
Apply Today
If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional in-home care.
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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