In-Home Caregiver - Dinwiddie

ameriCARE of Greater Richmond; Tuckahoe (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible hours

Paid training

PTO

Employee awards

Job summary

ameriCARE of Greater Richmond is hiring Personal Caregivers to work in the Dinwiddie area, assisting with daily tasks such as medication reminders, meals, and light housekeeping in a home care setting.

We value compassionate, reliable caregivers. The role requires CPR certification, strong communication, and endurance. Enjoy flexible hours, paid training, PTO, and benefits through a family-owned agency committed to meaningful patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner.
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.).
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises.
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed.
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own, including preparing meals.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members.
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Skills

CPR certification

Strong communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Compassionate bedside manner

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring Personal Caregivers to work in the Dinwiddie area.

Job Summary

The caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for daily tasks such as medication adherence, groceries, meal prep, and light housekeeping. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a home care setting.

About Us

Join a care team that matches your commitment, goals, and lifestyle. Our mission is to improve every life we touch, both caregiver and client. We truly believe that happy, fulfilled caregivers provide better, more comprehensive care. ameriCARE of Greater Richmond is a family-owned agency that still cares about each employee.

Caregiver Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $17 - $22/hour
• Health, dental, vision benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Paid training
• PTO
• Employee awards

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility aroundthe house or outside (doctor's appointments,walks etc.)
• Help clients complete physical therapy and otherrecommended exercises
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them whenthey shop if needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can'tcomplete on their own, including preparing meals
• Collect information about conditions and treatmentplans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and familymembers
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors andfamily members
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements

• Previous caregiver experience preferred butnot required
• Current CPR (American Heart Association)Certification
• Willingness to adhere to health and safetystandards
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cookingwith attention to dietary constraints
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a goodbedside manner
• Outstanding communication, time managementand interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent

We believe in care that serves and supports the whole human person as well as their immediate community. We believe that thoughtful, personalized care has the power to not only maintain but also enrich anyone's quality of life, no matter what changes they're facing.

And we believe that care is a two-way street. Our caregivers are true professionals, called to serve others in ways that aren't traditionally honored or praised by the world as we know it. We recognize their gifts and we support their potential with world-class training and career opportunities.

ameriCAREis an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.