Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County
Haven Home Care · Akron, OH · 4 days ago
OTHR$16–$18/hrInternship
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 with daily life activities such as baths, dressing, making meals, light cleaning, and running errands.
- You keep your clients company.
- Most clients are older adults needing assistance to stay independent.
- The work involves physical activity, including helping people move around and being on your feet most of the day.
- You do not give medicine or handle medical tasks, which are for nurses.
Before You Apply
This work is demanding and requires empathy and reliability. Think carefully before applying. If you need help, we can discuss options.
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 a free training pathway.
- $19-20/hour for caring for a private pay client.
What Your Day Looks Like
- Shorter shifts (2-3 hours) to 8 hours, depending on the client's needs.
- Varied schedules, with flexibility based on your preferences.
- Travel between clients is paid, except for the first and last client of each shift.
How We Verify Your Experience
- We verify your experience by contacting your former employer directly.
- If your former employer uses a third-party verification service, we cannot use this option.
- We verify before the phone interview to avoid wasting your time.
Four Ways to Get Started
- STNA (fastest): Apply with your license number, timeline 1-3 days.
- HHA certificate: Apply and send your certificate, timeline 5-8 days.
- Experience under a licensed nurse: Apply, timeline 5-8 days.
- Free training: Brand new, timeline 1-2 weeks.
Compensation
- Starting at $16/hour.
- Raises based on performance: 90-day review, 1-year review, 2-year review.
- Extra money for perfect attendance, referrals, and private pay clients.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Driver’s license and own car with insurance covering work driving.
- Available between 6AM-8PM.
- Legal right to work in the US.
- Pass background checks.
- Pass the competency test.
Benefits
- No PTO.
- No 401k.
- No health insurance.