Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

Haven Home Care • Lakemore, OH

6h • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers to assist older adults in their homes across 14 cities in Summit County, Ohio. Caregivers help clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, mobility, and companionship. The role does not involve administering medication or performing medical tasks, which are handled by nurses. The work is physical and involves being on your feet for much of the day, traveling between clients, and reliably attending scheduled shifts.

Caregivers typically serve two to four regular clients each week and build ongoing relationships with them. Shifts vary with client needs and may last 2–3, 4–6, or 8 hours. Employees must be able to 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. Availability, travel distance, and preferences such as pets or smoking are discussed during the phone interview and used to match caregivers with clients. The first two weeks may include fill-in shifts to assess reliability, unless a permanent client match is available sooner. Additional fill-in shifts may be picked up to increase hours.

Starting pay depends on qualifications: $18 per hour for an active or expired STNA license; $16–$18 per hour for an HHA certificate or qualifying experience, based on interview; and $16 per hour for those completing the free training pathway. Caregivers caring for a private-pay client they referred may earn $19 per hour as an HHA or $20 per hour as an STNA. Holiday work pays 10% extra. Employees are paid every two weeks by direct deposit as W-2 employees, and drive time between clients is paid; travel to the first client and from the last client is unpaid.

The company offers performance-based raises at 90 days, one year, and two years, totaling up to $2 per hour if earned. Additional incentives include a $100 perfect-attendance bonus after 30 days, bonuses for referring caregivers, and $75–$1,500 for referring private-pay clients. The posting states that there is no PTO, 401(k), or health insurance.

Applicants may qualify through an STNA license, an HHA certificate, at least one year of qualifying experience under an RN or LPN, or free 32-hour online HHA training for applicants without experience. Depending on the pathway, candidates complete an application, phone conversation, online questionnaire, testing where applicable, online paperwork and orientation, document verification, and fingerprinting. Ohio-required HHA competency testing includes written and practical portions, each requiring a score of at least 80%, unless qualifying prior results or an STNA license exempt the applicant. Applicants must have a driver's license, their own insured car with coverage for work driving, pass background checks, have legal U.S. work authorization, be at least 18, and be able to work at least 20 hours weekly.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a driver's license.
• Must have a personal vehicle with insurance that covers driving for work.
• Must pass background checks.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week and be available between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of helping clients move and being on one's feet much of the day; applicants are encouraged to discuss needed assistance.
• Must qualify through one of the stated pathways: an active or expired STNA license; an HHA certificate meeting the stated criteria; at least one year of qualifying experience under an RN or LPN; or completion of the company's free training pathway.
• For the qualifying experience pathway, experience must be at least one year with one employer in an eligible setting and be verifiable directly with the employer, including confirmation of RN or LPN supervision.
• Where required, must pass the HHA competency test with at least 80% on both written and practical portions.
• Must reliably attend committed shifts and follow the employer's call-off procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, mobility, and other activities of daily living.
• Prepare meals and provide light housekeeping.
• Run errands for clients and provide companionship.
• Travel between clients' homes and reliably attend scheduled shifts.
• Follow care policies and accept clients consistent with the availability and placement limits provided.
• Report incidents within 24 hours.
• Clock in and out using the app or phone, follow call-off procedures when unable to work, and respond to office communications.
• Provide updated documents when requested and complete feedback forms.
• Show original identity and work-authorization documents during orientation when required.

Benefits

• Paid drive time between clients.
• 10% extra pay on holidays.
• Performance-based raises at 90 days, one year, and two years, totaling up to $2 per hour.
• $100 bonus after 30 days with perfect attendance.
• Referral bonuses for caregivers and private-pay clients.
• Free 32-hour online HHA training for applicants who need the training pathway.
• Biweekly pay by direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed