Home Health Aides assist patients with daily activities, medication management, and emotional support, enhancing their quality of life at home. To become a Home Health Aide in Virginia, you need to complete a state-approved training program, pass a certification exam, and be listed on the Virginia Nurse Aide Registry.
Virginia Caregiver Training Requirements Homemakers: Must complete 16 hours of topic specific training and 8 hours of CE annually. Home Attendant/Home Health Aide: Must complete a state approved 40-hour curriculum or HHA program of 75 hours and 12 hours CE annually.
To assist you with enrolling in these programs, contact your local VA facility CSP Team/Caregiver Support Team, or call the VA Caregiver Support Line(CSL) at 1-855-260-3274. Subscribe to receive email updates and information about VA Caregiver Support Program services.
Virginia Caregiver Training Requirements Home Attendant/Home Health Aide: Must complete a state approved 40-hour curriculum or HHA program of 75 hours and 12 hours CE annually. Certified Nurse Assistants: After completing a state approved CNA school program, CNAs in Virginia must complete 12 hours of CE annually.
Private Caregiver Salary in Virginia Annual SalaryHourly Wage Top Earners $39,161 $18 75th Percentile $35,700 $17 Average $32,036 $15 25th Percentile $28,300 $14