Live-In Caregiver – Lorton, VA

Wellthy Care Network; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private bedroom

Private bathroom

Job summary

Wellthy is assisting a private family in Lorton, VA with a live-in caregiver position for an individual with dementia. The caregiver will have a private bedroom and bathroom in a smoke-free home and work Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities include bathing, personal care, ambulation support with a walker, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, and ongoing safety monitoring.

Qualifications

• Proven professional caregiving experience.
• Comfort and ability to handle live-in care responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide full bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing assistance.
• Standby assistance with ambulation and transfers using a walker.
• Supervise and redirect for dementia-related memory and safety concerns.
• Provide medication reminders and coordinate with family-organized schedule.
• Transport to medical appointments and errands as needed.
• Assist with overall safety monitoring and companionship.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Live-in care

Valid driver’s license

5+ years caregiving

Job description

A family in Lorton, VA 22079 is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and reliable caregiver for a live-in position providing personalized care and general safety monitoring for an individual with dementia.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday (Live-In)
• Care begins Monday at 7:00 AM and ends Friday at 7:00 PM
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Family Specifications:

• Caregiver will have a private bedroom and Bathroom
• Smoke free home

Responsibilities:

• Provide full assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing
• Provide standby assistance with ambulation and transfers using a walker
• Supervise and redirect the member as needed for dementia-related memory and safety concerns
• Provide medication reminders and ensure compliance (family pre-fills the weekly medication organizer)
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and errands as needed
• Assist with general safety monitoring and companionship

Requirements:

• Proven professional caregiving experience
• Comfort and ability to handle live-in care responsibilities
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Experience caring for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment
• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience

Compensation:

• $250– $450 per 24-hour day (commensurate with experience)

All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job # 46207).