Caregiver - School-Hour Shifts

Haven Home Care • Norton, OH

2d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers to provide nonmedical in-home support, primarily to older adults, in Summit County, Ohio. Work commonly takes place between 8 AM and 5 PM, with many shifts lasting 2–6 hours and no overnight shifts. During the phone interview, applicants provide their available days, hours, travel range, and client preferences; the company matches clients to those limits. A narrower availability window or other restrictions can mean a smaller pool of clients and a longer wait for a match. Caregivers generally develop regular weekly clients after an initial period in which reliability may be gauged through fill-in shifts. Most caregivers have 2–4 regular clients, with optional fill-in shifts for additional hours. Shifts can range from 2–3 hours to 8 hours, and caregivers will usually need several clients across different days to reach 20 or more weekly hours.

Caregivers assist clients in their homes with bathing, dressing, meals, light cleaning, errands, companionship, and mobility. The work is physical and involves being on one’s feet for much of the day. Caregivers do not administer medication or perform medical tasks; those duties are for nurses. Applicants must be able to work at least 20 hours per week and be available within 6 AM–8 PM, setting their own work window within that range. The job requires a driver’s license, an insured personal vehicle suitable for work driving, successful background checks, legal authorization to work in the United States, and being at least 18 years old.

Applicants may qualify through an active or expired STNA license, a qualifying HHA certificate, at least one year of experience at one company under an RN or LPN, or a free 32-hour online training course for candidates without experience. The training is online, takes six days to complete, and is unpaid. Depending on the qualification path, applicants may need to complete an Ohio-required written and skills test in person at the Cuyahoga Falls office; both parts require a score of at least 80%. STNAs and applicants who can document a qualifying prior HHA test may skip the test. The hiring process includes a phone conversation, online questionnaire, any needed test, online paperwork, online orientation and document check, and fingerprinting.

Pay is $18 per hour for STNAs; $16–$18 per hour for HHA certificate holders or qualified experienced caregivers, based on interview; and $16 per hour for candidates qualifying through the no-experience training pathway. For a private-pay client referred by the caregiver, the stated rates are $19 per hour for an HHA and $20 per hour for an STNA. Holiday work pays an additional 10%. Pay is issued every two weeks by direct deposit, and drive time between clients is paid; travel to the first client and from the last client is not. The role is a W-2 position. The company states that it does not offer PTO, a 401(k), or health insurance.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a driver's license and an insured personal vehicle that covers work driving.
• Pass background checks.
• Have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Be able to work at least 20 hours per week and be available within 6 AM–8 PM, with the specific work window set by the caregiver.
• Qualify through one of the stated pathways: active or expired STNA license; HHA certificate meeting the stated criteria; at least one year of experience at one company under an RN or LPN; or completion of the free 32-hour online training pathway.
• Complete the Ohio-required written and skills test with at least 80% on each part if required; eligible STNAs and applicants with qualifying documented prior test results may skip it.
• Be able to perform physical in-home care duties, including being on one’s feet much of the day and helping clients move around.

Responsibilities

• Provide nonmedical care and support to clients in their homes, primarily older adults.
• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, meals, light cleaning, errands, companionship, and mobility.
• Travel between client homes and provide care during assigned shifts.
• Communicate availability, travel limits, and client preferences so assignments can be matched appropriately.
• Maintain reliable attendance and follow the call-off process when unable to work.

Benefits

• 10% extra pay on holidays.
• Paid drive time between clients.
• $100 attendance bonus after 30 days with perfect attendance.
• Caregiver referral bonus of $300, paid in stages when the referred caregiver reaches 60 and 200 hours.
• Private-pay client referral bonus of $75–$1,500, based on the client’s hours.
• Performance raises of $0.50 at 90 days, $0.50 at one year, and $1.00 at two years, subject to the stated criteria.
• Free online training pathway for candidates without experience.

What This Job Offers

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