First Choice Home Health & Hospice Harrisonburg

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Harrisonburg, VA, US$31,200-$35,360Posted 3 days ago

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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