Can I Work Another Job While Being a Paid Caregiver in Virginia?

Yes.

You can work another job while being paid as a caregiver in Virginia. You do not have to quit your other job(s) to qualify, and the amount of hours you work other jobs is not taken into consideration.

How Paid Care Hours Work

When someone qualifies for in-home care, the state approves a set number of care hours per week.

You can work any kind of job: full time, part time, remote/onsite, and you can work that job any time of day (including the night shift).

All the state cares about is that you complete the set number of caregiver hours each week you agreed to (and completed the required caregiving tasks), and properly document that.

Learn more about how the hours are determined: How Much Can You Get Paid as a Caregiver in Virginia?

Quick Summary

• There is no employment restriction
• You must complete the approved care hours assigned to you
• Your income does not affect the care recipient's Medicaid (for more info, see: Does Getting Paid as a Caregiver Affect Medicaid or Social Security?)

Many caregivers balance paid caregiving with other work.