Home Health Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of paid in-home care or caregiving experience; agency experience is desirable but not required.
• For certified caregiver roles such as CNA, STNA, or DODD-certified DSP: at least 1 year of paid experience. For non-certified roles such as HHA, PCA, or Homemaker: at least 2 years of paid experience.
• Active Ohio DODD DSP certification with at least 1 year of experience caring for people with disabilities, and willingness to care for non-DODD clients, if applying as a DSP.
• Active CPR and First Aid certifications, with documentation of both.
• Successful completion of HCN’s written skills test and/or competency evaluation, involving approximately 3–5 hours of virtual testing and training before hire.
• Consent to and ability to pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprinting.
• At least 18 years old and possession of an active driver’s license or state ID.
• Reliable transportation to scheduled visits within the stated travel radius; willingness to travel between client residences is required.
• Exceptional punctuality and attendance, with consistent availability matching the chosen schedule type.
• Interest in long-term employment; short-term or temporary employment is not being considered for this opportunity.
• Ability and willingness to perform light housekeeping as needed in addition to patient care.
• Ability and willingness to safely perform regular physical tasks, including frequent standing, walking, stopping, and bending; occasional squatting or kneeling and balancing; and pushing, handling, lifting, and carrying weights at the stated frequencies.
• Commitment to quality patient care, sound documentation habits, and adherence to the plan of care.
• Comfort working independently and demonstrating dependability, compassion, professionalism, respect, attention to detail, accountability, trustworthiness, and adaptability.
• Comfort working in a client’s home where smoking occurs.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or STNA credentials are highly desired.
• For HHA or PCA applicants, two or more years of consistent experience is highly desired.
• Additional medication certifications, Hoyer lift experience, or experience with specific disease states.
• Willingness to accept occasional additional PRN opportunities when available.
• Willingness to travel beyond the usual local area may provide access to additional clients and hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients according to the established plan of care.
• Measure and record vital signs and other specified metrics as instructed.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral hygiene, nail and skin care, shaving, and dressing.
• Perform household tasks essential to health care and living at home, such as meal preparation, feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
• Assist clients with taking medications under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse; assistance may include opening a container or pill caddy and handing it to the client, but not administering medication.
• Identify and report abnormal findings or changes in a client’s condition.
• Assist with therapy exercises under therapist supervision, including range-of-motion exercises and ambulation assistance.
• Travel to assigned client residences to provide care during scheduled, agreed-upon dates and times.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow each client’s plan of care.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday by direct deposit.
• Paid onboarding and training, including four additional hours of training pay on the first paycheck after successful completion of the first day worked.
• Flexible scheduling options and schedule accommodations for continuing education and school or classes.
• Mileage reimbursement between clients when applicable.
• Hands-on support from an experienced team of nurses and professionals, including supportive clinical leadership.
• Ongoing training and certification support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including potential pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and other coverage plans and benefits.
• Unlimited referral bonuses for all employees, subject to the referral bonus program criteria.
• Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition.