Caregiver - Help People at Home - Summit County

About the role

As a caregiver with Haven Home Care, you travel to clients’ homes in Summit County to assist older adults with daily living tasks. You help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and companionship, while supporting clients’ mobility and independence. You do not administer medication or perform medical duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive to clients’ residences within your agreed travel limits.
• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing.
• Prepare meals and perform light cleaning.
• Run errands (e.g., grocery pickup, pharmacy).
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help clients move around safely (transfers, walking assistance).
• Follow company policies and report any incidents within 24 hours.
• Do not give medication or handle medical tasks.
• Maintain reliable attendance and communicate schedule changes promptly.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile with insurance that covers work‑related driving.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Commit to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Available between 6 AM and 8 PM (most shifts fall 8 AM–5 PM).
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 18 years.

Qualifications

• STNA license (active or expired) – start at $18/hour; skip written and skills testing.
• HHA certificate or relevant experience – start at $16‑18/hour based on interview; requires 30+ hour certificate signed by an RN (or equivalent supervised experience).
• Experience under a licensed nurse (1+ year with RN/LPN supervisor) – start at $16‑18/hour after verification.
• Free training pathway – no experience needed; start at $16/hour after completing our 32‑hour online HHA training and passing the competency test.
• All candidates must pass the Ohio Home Health Aide competency test (written & skills, 80% passing) unless exempt (STNAs or those with a qualifying HHA test score ≥80%).
• Identity and work‑authorization verification via original documents during orientation.

Pay

• Base rates:
  • STNA license: $18/hour.
  • HHA certificate or experience: $16‑18/hour (interview‑based).
  • Free training pathway: $16/hour.
  • Referring and caring for a private‑pay client: HHA $19/hour, STNA $20/hour.

• Holiday premium: 10% extra on hours worked on recognized holidays.
• Pay frequency: bi‑weekly via direct deposit; W‑2 employment.
• Drive time: paid between clients; not paid for travel to first client or from last client.
• Performance‑based raises (first 2 years):
  • 90‑day review: +$0.50/hour.
  • 1‑year review: +$0.50/hour additional.
  • 2‑year review: +$1.00/hour additional.
  • Maximum cumulative increase: $2.00/hour if all three reviews are met; missed reviews carry over.

• Attendance bonus: $100 after 30 days of perfect attendance (on‑time every shift, no call‑offs).
• Referral bonuses:
  • $300 for referring a caregiver who stays ($100 at 60 hours, $200 at 200 hours).
  • $75‑$1,500 for referring a private‑pay client, based on the client’s hours.

Schedule

• Shift length varies by client need: typically 2‑3 hours, 4‑6 hours, or up to 8 hours per visit.
• Most caregivers work with 2‑4 regular clients, accumulating 20+ hours/week across multiple visits.
• “Flexible” means working the days and times you specify during your phone interview; you are expected to show up for those committed shifts.
• Attendance is a key factor for raises and continued employment; frequent call‑offs or no‑shows affect eligibility.
• Fill‑in shifts are available for extra hours; after the first two weeks, regular clients become your ongoing roster.
• If your availability changes, you can notify the office to adjust assignments.

Benefits

• No paid time off; time off is unpaid with one‑month notice requested.
• No 401(k) plan.
• No employer‑provided health insurance.
• Drive time between clients is paid.
• Referral and attendance bonuses as described above.
• Performance‑based wage increases.