Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

Haven Home Care • Barberton, OH

6h • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers to provide non-medical in-home support to older adults across 14 cities in Summit County, Ohio. Caregivers help clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light cleaning, errands, mobility, and companionship. Caregivers do not administer medication or perform medical tasks. The work is physically demanding and involves travel between clients and being on your feet for much of the day. Most caregivers work with two to four regular clients, building ongoing relationships. Shifts range from about 2–3 hours to 4–6 hours or 8 hours, depending on the client’s needs. Caregivers must work at least 20 hours per week and be available within 6 a.m.–8 p.m.; most work is 8 a.m.–5 p.m. During the phone interview, caregivers specify their travel range, availability, and client preferences, and assignments are matched accordingly. The first two weeks may include fill-in shifts to assess reliability, although a matching regular client may be assigned immediately. Additional fill-in shifts may be available. The role is paid hourly, with starting rates based on qualifications: $18 for an active or expired STNA license, $16–$18 for an HHA certificate or qualifying experience, and $16 for those completing the free training pathway. Higher rates are available for caring for a private-pay client the caregiver refers. Drive time between clients is paid, but travel to the first client and home from the last client is not. Pay is issued every two weeks by direct deposit, and the position is W-2. The posting states that there is no PTO, 401(k), or health insurance.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Own car with insurance that covers work-related driving.
• Pass required background checks.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Work at least 20 hours per week and be available during some hours between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• Meet one of the applicable qualification 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 of experience at one company under an RN or LPN supervisor, verifiable directly with the former employer; or completion of the employer’s free 32-hour online HHA training and competency testing.
• Pass the required HHA competency test with at least 80% on both the written and skills portions, unless exempt as an STNA or able to provide qualifying prior test results.
• For the experience pathway, provide details that allow the former employer to verify employment dates, at least one year of work, and RN/LPN supervision.
• Reliability and attendance: be punctual, follow call-off procedures, and avoid no-shows.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of home care, including helping clients move around and being on one's feet for much of the day.

Nice To Haves

• Active or expired STNA license for the fastest onboarding pathway.
• HHA certificate or qualifying caregiving experience under an RN or LPN.
• Willingness to travel broadly and work with a range of clients, which can enable a faster client match.
• Ability to work with clients who have pets or smoke, or availability across a wider range of days and times, to increase potential client matches.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing and getting dressed.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Perform light cleaning and run errands.
• Help clients move around and provide companionship.
• Travel between clients’ homes and provide care according to assigned shifts.
• Show up reliably and on time for committed shifts, clock in and out, and follow call-off procedures when unable to work.
• Follow company policies, accept clients matching the limits provided, and report incidents within 24 hours.
• Communicate promptly with the office and provide updated documents and requested feedback forms.
• Build ongoing relationships with regular clients and provide care that supports their independence.

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 if earned.
• $100 bonus after 30 days with perfect attendance.
• Caregiver referral bonuses of up to $300.
• Private-pay client referral bonuses of $75–$1,500, based on client hours.
• Higher hourly rates for caregivers who refer and care for a private-pay client.

What This Job Offers

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