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Learn more here about our Covid response and protocols. With Commonwise, home remains the safest place for older adults receiving care.

UVA Student Caregiver – Charlottesville

UVA Student Caregiver

Commonwise is hiring a UVA student!

Are you looking for a meaningful, high-paying, flexible job? Whether your background is in babysitting, retail, hospitality, or food services, we can train you in-house and set you up for long-term success. Come and join the Commonwise Care team as a rewarding career choice.

Full-time, Part-time, or PRN – YOU have the ability to choose your schedule and make a difference with the older adults in our community.

Caregiver is teaching old man to walk with walker outside

Responsibilities

Bring your compassion, joy, determination, and dependability, and be ready to join our mission, “To Truly Care for People.”  A Commonwise Caregiver encourages clients to thrive in safety, autonomy, and quality of life by:

  • Developing long-lasting relationships with clients and their families.
  • Supporting families with dependable care during their times of need.
  • Serving as an advocate for clients in community settings.
  • Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living): Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Feeding.
  • Assisting with IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living): Light housekeeping, meal prep, driving clients, and creative hobbies to engage the client.

No experience? No problem! We’ll provide the training you need along with continued opportunities for growth within our company.

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Why Commonwise?

Commonwise is a Charlottesville-based home care agency that puts YOU first so that you can provide our clients with the best care possible. We are growing our team of dedicated and compassionate caregivers and are looking for the best candidates in Charlottesville. That means:

  • Top of the market pay starting at $15/hour
  • Perks for high performance
  • Increased preparation and support from RN Care Management
  • Benefits (PTO bonus, Health Insurance w/vision and dental, Referral Bonuses)
  • Mobile friendly interactions
  • Paid time & a half for holidays

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Join our Charlottesville team

Commonwise Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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