Urgent Hiring: Experienced Caregiver (Tracheostomy Support) - Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Herewith Caregivers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Herewith Caregivers is looking for a skilled helper in Charlottesville, VA, to support a male client recovering from surgery. You will provide necessary support for tracheostomy care, assist with mobility, and help maintain a safe home environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, detail-oriented, and experienced in post-surgical and tracheostomy care. This position is for daily support to complement existing home health services, making reliability and consistency crucial.

Qualifications

• Experience with tracheostomy care and suctioning required.
• Comfortable with post-surgical care and monitoring.
• Reliable and consistent.

Responsibilities

• Provide tracheostomy care support, including suctioning.
• Assist with basic wound care and monitoring.
• Support mobility and walking using a walker.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain a safe, organized home environment.
• Offer general support and companionship.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Post-surgical care

Mobility support

Light housekeeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Start Date: ASAP
Helper Rate: $25 per hour

We are seeking a skilled and attentive helper to support a male client recovering from surgery who has a tracheostomy. He is physically small, uses a walker, and enjoys short walks. The family is looking for daily support to complement home health visits.

Care Responsibilities

• Provide tracheostomy care support (including suctioning as needed)
• Assist with basic wound care and monitoring
• Support mobility and walking (walker assistance)
• Perform light housekeeping
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized home environment
• Offer general support and companionship

Schedule

• Daily care preferred (exact schedule TBD)
• Home health services currently 2x per week
• Additional consistent daily support needed

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with tracheostomy care and suctioning REQUIRED
• Comfortable with post-surgical care and monitoring
• Patient, attentive, and detail-oriented
• Able to assist with light mobility support
• Reliable and consistent

This role is best suited for a helper with hands-on medical support experience, who can confidently assist with trach care while also providing day-to-day household and emotional support.