Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

Haven Home Care • Akron, OH

6h • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers to provide non-medical in-home assistance to older adults across 14 cities in Summit County, Ohio. Caregivers help clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, mobility, and companionship. Caregivers do not administer medication or perform medical tasks; those are handled by nurses.

Caregivers typically work with 2–4 regular clients and may build ongoing relationships with the same clients each week. Shifts vary according to client needs and may be 2–3, 4–6, or 8 hours long. Employees 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 involves travel between clients, and drive time between clients is paid, but travel to the first client and from the last client is not. The employer matches caregivers with clients based on stated travel range, availability, and preferences. During the first two weeks, caregivers may work fill-in shifts to establish reliability, unless a permanent client match is immediately available.

Hourly pay is $18 for an active or expired STNA license; $16–$18 for an HHA certificate or qualifying experience, based on interview; and $16 for the free-training pathway. Caring for a private-pay client referred by the caregiver pays $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 the position is W-2 employment. Performance-based raises are available at 90 days, one year, and two years, totaling up to $2 per hour. Additional incentives include an attendance bonus and referral bonuses.

Applicants may qualify through an STNA license, an HHA certificate, at least one year of qualifying work under an RN or LPN, or a free 32-hour online HHA training pathway. HHA candidates generally take an in-person written and skills competency test at the employer’s Cuyahoga Falls office; STNAs skip the test, and qualifying prior test results may be accepted. Candidates also complete an application, phone discussion, questionnaire, paperwork, online orientation and document verification, and fingerprinting. The role requires a driver’s license, a personal insured vehicle suitable for work driving, background-check clearance, legal authorization to work in the United States, and being at least 18 years old.

The job is physically demanding: caregivers assist clients with movement and are on their feet for most of the day. Paid time off, 401(k), and health insurance are not offered. Time off is unpaid and requires one month’s notice.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Legal right to work in the United States and completion of identity and work-authorization verification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Own car with insurance that covers work driving.
• Pass required background checks.
• Work at least 20 hours per week.
• Availability between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.; most work is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Qualify through one of the stated pathways: active or expired STNA license; 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 with employer verification; or completion of the employer's free 32-hour online HHA training.
• HHA candidates must pass the required written and skills competency test with at least 80% on each, unless qualifying prior results are accepted; STNAs are exempt.
• Ability to perform physical caregiving work, including assisting clients with movement and being on one's feet for most of the day.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including following through on committed schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing and dressing.
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Run errands and provide companionship.
• Help clients move around and support their independence at home.
• Travel between assigned clients and provide care according to the agreed schedule and client match.
• Show up on time, clock in and out, follow call-off procedures, and communicate with the office.
• Follow care policies, report incidents within 24 hours, and complete requested feedback forms.
• Keep required documents up to date and respond to office calls and texts.
• Attend required training, competency testing when applicable, orientation, and fingerprinting.

Benefits

• Paid drive time between clients.
• 10% extra pay on holidays.
• Performance-based raises at 90 days, one year, and two years, up to $2 per hour total.
• $100 bonus after 30 days with perfect attendance.
• Caregiver referral bonus of up to $300.
• Private-pay client referral bonus of $75–$1,500, based on client hours.
• Free online HHA training pathway for applicants without experience.
• Pay every two weeks by direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

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