STNA / CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) / In-Home Caregiver - Brown County, OH

Home Care Network • Sardinia, OH

2d • Remote

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking experienced, passionate, and professional Home Health Aides (including HHA, STNA, CNA, PCA, or DoDD DSP) to support new clients in Southern Ohio. The role involves providing daily care, skill development, health monitoring, and advocacy to clients across Brown County, Ohio, and surrounding areas. This is a long-term employment opportunity with both Part-Time (8-31 hrs/wk) and Full-Time (32-40 hrs/wk) positions available, designed to fit individual availability and preferences. The agency emphasizes consistent, predictable weekly schedules to foster stable hours, dependable income, better work/life balance, and deeper client relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year paid in-home care or caregiving experience
• Actively-certified DSPs, STNAs and CNAs w/ +1 year experience are highly desired (or HHA/PCA with 2+ years paid experience)
• DSPs also require a valid DoDD DSP certificate within the past 12 months and familiarity with Ohio Board of DoDD rules.
• Successful completion of all HCN skills tests and competency evaluations.
• Willingness and timely compliance to maintain all ongoing Training & Certification Requirements
• Active CPR + FA certification (+ proof/documentation of both readily available)
• 18yo + active Driver's License / State ID
• Reliable transportation to all scheduled visits, within full reach of stated travel radius.
• Exceptional on-time and attendance record, and consistent availability aligned to your chosen schedule type (PT/FT/Hybrid).
• Consent + Ability to pass a State & Federal background check (including fingerprints)
• Willing and able to regularly perform all physical demands of home care (including lifting/carrying up to 30–50 lbs. occasionally).
• Ability to build trust with individuals; Strong communication skills (verbal & written); Patience, empathy, and compassion.
• Ability to implement behavior support plans; De-escalation and problem-solving skills; Ability to promote independence rather than dependence.
• Recognize changes in health status; Follow care plans and medical protocols; Understand and apply infection control and safety procedures.
• Ability to complete daily service documentation, incident reports, and EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) entries.
• Possess above-basic computer and mobile device proficiency.
• Must adhere to Individual rights protections (Ohio Bill of Rights for individuals with DD), Confidentiality (HIPAA compliance), and Mandatory reporting laws (abuse, neglect, exploitation).
• Must maintain professionalism with individuals, families, and care teams.
• Are you willing to consent to a background check, including a criminal record check, and an employment and education verification?

Nice To Haves

• Active CNA or STNA certification + 1 or more years of paid experience
• 2 or more years of paid home health experience for HHA or PCA without certification.
• Active DSP Certification from Ohio DODD + 1 or more years of experience caring for persons with disabilities.
• Additional Medication Certifications, Hoyer lift experience, specific disease-state care experience, etc., are highly desirable but not required.
• Up to 45- or 60-minute client travel radius (from your home) is highly desired.
• Medication Administration Certification is highly preferred
• Experience with modern EMR/EHRs is a plus.
• 3-5 years paid caregiving experience with exceptional referrals
• Experience with: G-tubes / feeding support
• Seizure protocols
• Behavioral health or crisis response
• EVV activities and compliance
• Familiarity with Medicaid waiver services

Responsibilities

• Personal care, hygiene, mobility, and ADL assistance
• Light housekeeping and meal prep
• Community Integration & Skill Building (inside AND outside of the home)
• May include chaperoning or accompaniment to events
• Implementation of Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Demonstrated ability to follow a written Plan of Care
• Health & Safety Monitoring
• Behavioral Support
• Supporting client independence and safety
• Pro-active observation and excellent electronic documentation
• Rights Protection & Advocacy
• Total Care Team Collaboration
• Ongoing Training & Certification
• Deliver direct patient care and support, following the established plan of care.
• Measure and record vital signs and other specified metrics as instructed.
• Assist with personal care tasks and activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, nail & skin care, shaving, dressing).
• Perform household tasks essential to health care and living at home (e.g., meal preparation/feeding, laundry, light housekeeping).
• Assists patients in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Identify and report any abnormal findings or changes in the patient's condition.
• Help with therapy exercises under supervision of our therapists (e.g., range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance).
• Know and follow infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Report any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Document care provided and complete all forms required for the client's records.
• Complete the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment, avoiding equipment use until orientation has been provided.
• Notifying supervisor(s) of educational needs immediately.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested and through approved channels in a very timely manner.
• Treat patients and families with respect.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Accept and fulfill assignments with our agency.
• Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
• Participate in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
• Identify learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.
• Range of motion exercises
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing, Shampooing, Skin care/nail care, Oral hygiene, Shaving, Dressing
• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to: Meal preparation/feeding, Laundry, Light Housekeeping
• Knows and follows infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques.
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records.
• Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided.
• Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Treats patients and families with respect.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency.
• Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
• Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
• Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Weekly pay (on Fridays) including paid onboarding and training.
• No Requirements for On-Call shifts, Weekends, extensive travel distances, or overtime (when not desired).
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.
• Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying Qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family)
• generous Employee Referral Bonuses
• other company benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

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