Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

Haven Home Care•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

6h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers to help older adults remain independent in their homes across 14 cities in Summit County, Ohio. Caregivers assist with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light cleaning, errands, mobility, and companionship. The work is physical and involves being on your feet for much of the day. Caregivers do not administer medication or perform medical tasks, which are handled by nurses. Most Home Health Aides work with two to four regular clients each week, building ongoing relationships. Shifts may be 2–3, 4–6, or 8 hours, depending on client needs; reaching 20 or more weekly hours usually involves multiple clients across different days. The role requires at least 20 hours per week and availability between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.; most work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Caregivers choose their travel limits, client preferences, and days and times of availability during the interview. The employer matches assignments to those limits, though narrower preferences may reduce the number of available client matches. The first two weeks may include fill-in shifts to assess reliability, unless a regular client is immediately available. Extra fill-in shifts can be picked up for additional hours. 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; and $16 per hour through the free training pathway. Caregivers referring and serving a private-pay client receive $19 per hour as an HHA or $20 per hour as an STNA. Holiday work pays an additional 10%. Drive time between clients is paid, but travel to the first client and from the last client is unpaid. Pay is issued every two weeks by direct deposit, and the position is W-2. Performance reviews can result in three raises during the first two years, totaling up to $2 per hour. Additional bonuses include $100 for perfect attendance after 30 days, caregiver referral bonuses, and private-pay client referral bonuses. Candidates may qualify through an STNA license, an HHA certificate, at least one year of relevant experience supervised by an RN or LPN, or the employer's free 32-hour online HHA training. The HHA competency test is held in person at the Cuyahoga Falls office; STNAs skip the test. The role requires a driver's license, a personal car insured for work driving, background-check clearance, legal authorization to work in the United States, and being at least 18 years old. The employer states that there is no PTO, 401(k), or health insurance.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Legal right to work in the United States and ability to complete identity and work-authorization verification.
Valid driver's license.
Own a car with insurance that covers work driving.
Pass background checks.
Work at least 20 hours per week and be available between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Qualify through one of the stated pathways: an active or expired STNA license; an HHA certificate of at least 30 hours signed by an RN unless completed online; at least one year at one company under an RN or LPN supervisor with employer verification; or completion of the employer's free 32-hour online HHA training.
For the experience pathway, provide an employer able to verify dates of employment and RN/LPN supervision directly.
For HHA qualification, pass the competency test with at least 80% on both the written and skills portions, unless qualifying test results from another company are provided. STNAs are exempt from the test.
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts.
Ability to perform physical caregiving tasks, including helping clients move and being on one's feet much of the day.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing and getting dressed.
Prepare meals and provide light cleaning.
Run errands for clients and provide companionship.
Help clients move around and support their daily activities at home.
Show up reliably for committed shifts and follow call-off procedures when unable to work.
Follow care policies, report incidents within 24 hours, and communicate with the office.
Clock in and out using the app or phone.
Provide client care within the agreed assignment limits; do not administer medication or perform medical tasks.