Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

About the role

Haven Home Care is hiring caregivers across 14 cities in Summit County. This is a calling for those who genuinely care about the elderly community.

What Your Day Looks Like

• You drive to someone’s home.
• You help them with daily life tasks such as baths, getting dressed, making meals, light cleaning, and running errands.
• You keep them company.
• Most clients are older adults needing assistance to stay independent.
• This work involves physical labor, including helping people move around and being on your feet most of the day.
• If you need help performing tasks, you can discuss alternatives.
• You do not give medicine or handle medical tasks, which are for nurses.

Before You Apply

Home care isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. This work is for those who genuinely care about the elderly community, not just those chasing a paycheck. Vulnerable clients depend on you showing up, and quitting can impact their ability to stay independent.

What You'll Earn

• $18/hour for STNA license (active or expired).
• $16-18/hour for HHA certificate or experience, based on interview.
• $16/hour for free training pathway.
• $19-20/hour for caring for a private pay client.

How Your Day Looks

• Shift lengths vary, ranging from 2-3 hours to 8 hours.
• Most shifts involve multiple clients across different days.
• Attendance is crucial; no-shows and last-minute cancellations are not acceptable.

Guarantee

Once you start working, you will not wait for a client to open up. You will be assigned immediately if a match is found.

Reality

• Your client availability may be limited based on your preferences and limits.
• Travel distances, days, and times are discussed during your phone interview.
• After your first two weeks, you will have regular clients.
• You can pick up extra fill-in shifts to increase your hours.

Pay

• Starting at $16/hour with potential raises based on performance.
• Raises occur at 90-day, 1-year, and 2-year reviews.
• Extra money for perfect attendance, referrals, and private pay clients.

Four Ways to Get Started

• Option 1: STNA (fastest) — $18/hour, active or expired license.
• Option 2: HHA certificate — $16-18/hour based on interview.
• Option 3: Experience under a licensed nurse — $16-18/hour based on interview.
• Option 4: Free training — $16/hour, no experience needed.

Important Notes

• Ohio requires Home Health Aides to have training OR supervised experience under a licensed nurse.
• We verify your experience by contacting your former employer directly.
• For those unable to verify experience, we offer free online training.
• Passing a competency test is required by Ohio law.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay based on performance with raises at 90-day, 1-year, and 2-year reviews.
• Raises total $2.00/hour if all three reviews are met.
• Additional bonuses for perfect attendance, referrals, and private pay clients.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle with insurance covering work driving.
• Available between 6AM-8PM.
• Legal right to work in the US.

Identity and Work Authorization Verification

We require identity and work authorization verification during your orientation video call. You choose which documents to bring, and we’ll provide the full list.