Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

Haven Home Care•Brimfield Township, OH

6h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers to provide non-medical support to older adults in their homes across 14 cities in Summit County, Ohio. Caregivers assist clients with daily living, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, mobility, and companionship. Caregivers do not administer medication or perform medical tasks. The work is physical and involves being on your feet for much of the day, helping clients move, and driving between clients. Most caregivers work with two to four regular clients and build ongoing relationships with them. Shifts vary according to client needs and may be as short as 2–3 hours, 4–6 hours, or 8 hours. Caregivers must work at least 20 hours per week and be available between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.; most work is between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The role is a W-2 position. Pay starts at $16 per hour for the free-training pathway, $16–$18 per hour for candidates with an HHA certificate or qualifying experience, and $18 per hour for candidates with an active or expired STNA license. Higher rates are offered for caring for a private-pay client referred by the caregiver. Drive time between clients is paid; travel to the first client and from the last client is unpaid. Holiday work pays an additional 10%. Pay is issued every two weeks by direct deposit. Performance-based raises are available at 90 days, one year, and two years, and additional bonuses are offered for perfect attendance and successful caregiver or client referrals. Candidates may qualify through an active or expired STNA license, an HHA certificate, at least one year of qualifying experience under an RN or LPN supervisor, or Haven Home Care’s free 32-hour online HHA training. Depending on the pathway, the hiring process includes an application, phone conversation, online questionnaire, document signing and orientation, verification of qualifications, fingerprinting, and—in applicable pathways—an in-person HHA competency test at the Cuyahoga Falls office. Candidates using qualifying work experience must have that experience verified directly with their former employer. New applicants completing the free training must complete it at home within six days; the training is unpaid. During the phone interview, applicants specify their travel distance, preferred days and times, and preferences regarding pets and smoking. Assignments are matched to those limits, though narrower availability can mean waiting for a suitable client. The first two weeks generally involve fill-in shifts to assess reliability, unless a permanent client match is available immediately. Caregivers are expected to attend their committed shifts reliably, follow call-off procedures, communicate with the office, follow policies, report incidents within 24 hours, and provide requested updated documents and feedback. The posting states that there is no paid time off, health insurance, or 401(k).

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license.
Own car with insurance that covers work driving.
Pass background checks.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Work at least 20 hours per week.
Availability between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.; most work is 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Qualify through one of the listed pathways: active or expired STNA license; HHA certificate; at least one year at one company with an RN or LPN supervisor and verifiable experience; or completion of Haven Home Care’s free 32-hour online HHA training.
For the HHA certificate pathway, the certificate must represent 30 or more hours and be signed by an RN unless completed online.
For the qualifying-experience pathway, the former employer must directly verify dates of employment, at least one year of work, and supervision by an RN or LPN.
For applicable HHA pathways, pass the in-person competency test with at least 80% on both the written and skills portions; qualifying prior test results or an STNA license may exempt candidates from testing.
Complete the free online training within six days if using the new-caregiver training pathway.
Provide original identity and work-authorization documents for verification during orientation.
Reliable attendance and willingness to provide care to older adults; applicants are expected to honor their stated availability and commitments.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing and getting dressed.
Prepare meals for clients.
Perform light cleaning and housekeeping.
Run errands for clients.
Provide companionship to clients.
Help clients move around and support their daily activities.
Drive between client homes.
Attend committed shifts reliably and follow call-off procedures when unable to work.
Follow company policies and accept clients who match the availability and preferences provided.
Report incidents within 24 hours.
Respond promptly to office calls and texts, provide updated documents when requested, and complete feedback forms.