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Commonwise Home Care

In-home non-medical elder care with RN

CNA/PCA Caregiver

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$17 - $20/hr+ Premium rates + Referral bonuses + Weekend pay differentials + Mileage reimbursement + Holiday pay at time-and-a-half
Entry
Charlottesville, VA, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and feeding.
  • Ability to assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and support with clients’ hobbies and interests.
  • Ability to bend frequently.
  • Ability to drive when required.
  • Strong communication, visual, and auditory abilities.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
  • Eligible caregiving backgrounds include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, home health aides, patient care technicians, medication technicians, nurse aides, companions, physical therapy assistants, and nursing students.
Responsibilities
  • Build meaningful relationships with clients and families.
  • Provide reliable and compassionate care.
  • Advocate for clients in community settings.
  • Assist with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and feeding.
  • Assist with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and support with hobbies and interests.
  • Support clients in maintaining their safety, independence, and quality of life.

About the company

Commonwise Home Care provides non-medical, in-home personal care for older adults, focusing on helping clients stay safe and independent at home. Its services span companionship care, personal care, specialty care for conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, and administrative support. The core model pairs high-quality, well-compensated caregivers with an RN Care Manager for each client who conducts initial assessments, builds individualized care plans, and delivers ongoing clinical oversight to both the client and caregiver. Caregivers receive industry-leading wages and benefits, contributing to strong retention and a selective hiring process. The company operates across Virginia and South Carolina, supported by strategic acquisitions to broaden its footprint. Its goal is to provide reliable, person-centered care that enables aging-in-place with professional clinical oversight behind the scenes.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charlottesville, Virginia

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Commonwise added Williamsburg, Staunton, and Virginia Beach coverage by September 2026.
  • Its website promises care within 24-48 hours after nurse assessment, a speed advantage.
  • 2025 Charleston awards and 4.6-4.8 review scores reinforce premium positioning.

What critics are saying

  • Premium wages compress margins when competitors like Home Instead and Visiting Angels undercut pricing.
  • Acquisition integration across Charleston, Richmond, and Williamsburg strains management bandwidth in 2026.
  • If caregiver recruiting weakens, Commonwise's RN-led quality model collapses and referrals disappear.

What makes Commonwise Home Care unique

  • Commonwise assigns dedicated RN Care Managers to every client, unlike standard home-care agencies.
  • It pays caregivers $15-$25 hourly plus benefits, supporting tougher hiring standards.
  • It expanded via Caregivers of Charleston acquisition in April 2024, deepening Southeast coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Mentorship Program

Mental Health Support

Employee Referral Bonus