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 DSP, at least one year of paid experience; non-certified roles such as HHA, PCA, or homemaker require at least two years of paid experience.
• Active Ohio DODD DSP certification and at least one year of experience caring for people with disabilities, plus willingness to care for non-DODD clients, if applying as a DSP.
• Active CPR and first-aid certifications with documentation.
• Successful completion of HCN’s written skills test and/or competency evaluation, including 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 an active driver’s license or state ID.
• Reliable transportation to all scheduled visits within the stated travel radius.
• Reliable, punctual attendance and consistent availability aligned with the chosen schedule.
• Willingness to travel to client homes; this opportunity lists a minimum 30-minute travel radius if additional hours are needed.
• Comfort working in a home where smoking occurs.
• Ability and willingness to perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Ability and willingness to safely perform the stated physical tasks, including frequent standing and walking, occasional squatting or kneeling and balancing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or handling the listed weights.
• Commitment to quality patient care, good documentation, and following the plan of care.
• Professional, compassionate, honest, trustworthy, detail-oriented, accountable, respectful, friendly, and accommodating demeanor.
• Desire for long-term employment; short-term and temporary employment are not being sought for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or STNA credentials; these are highly desired.
• HHA or PCA experience with at least two years of consistent experience.
• Additional medication certifications.
• Hoyer lift experience.
• Experience providing care for specific disease states.
• Willingness to cover clients beyond the usual local radius, especially when seeking additional hours.
• Interest in occasionally accepting additional PRN opportunities when available.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Measure and record vital signs and other specified metrics as instructed.
• Assist clients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, oral hygiene, nail and skin care, shaving, and dressing.
• Perform household tasks related 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; medication administration is not included.
• Identify and report abnormal findings or changes in a client’s condition.
• Help clients with therapy exercises under therapist supervision, including range-of-motion exercises and ambulation assistance.
• Follow documentation requirements and adhere to the plan of care.
• Travel to client residences for scheduled visits.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday via direct deposit.
• Paid onboarding and training.
• Four additional hours of training pay on the first paycheck after successful completion of the first day worked.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients when applicable.
• Customized service areas and travel expectations.
• Support from an experienced clinical leadership team.
• Schedule accommodations for continuing education and school or classes.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for health, dental, vision, and other company-sponsored coverage plans and benefits.
• Unlimited referral bonuses for eligible employees under the company’s referral bonus program criteria.
• Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition.
• Growth opportunity support, including potential pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees.
• Opportunities for professional growth and additional hours.