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 activities 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.
• The work involves physical activity, including helping people move around and being on your feet most of the day.
• If you need help with tasks, you can discuss alternatives.
• You do not give medicine or handle medical tasks, which are for nurses.

Before You Apply

This work is demanding and requires a strong commitment. Think carefully before applying. If you decide to apply, you’ll need to specify your travel limits, days, and times you’re available.

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.

Shift Lengths

Shifts can vary from 2-3 hours to 8 hours, depending on the client’s needs. Most caregivers work with 2-4 regular clients each week.

How We Verify Your Experience

We verify your experience by contacting your former employer directly to confirm your dates, the fact that you worked there for at least one year, and that your supervisor was an RN or LPN. If your former employer uses a third-party verification service, we cannot use this method for you. In such cases, you may need to apply under Option 2 (HHA certificate) or Option 4 (free training).

Four Ways to Get Started

• Option 1: STNA (fastest) - $18/hour. Active or expired license - both work.
• Option 2: HHA certificate - $16-18/hour based on interview. Certificate must be 30+ hours, signed by RN.
• Option 3: Experience under a licensed nurse - $16-18/hour based on interview. No certificate needed.
• Option 4: Free training - $16/hour. No experience needed.

Compensation

• Raises: 3 raises in your first 2 years based on performance.
• Extra money: $100 after 30 days with perfect attendance, $300 when you refer a caregiver who stays, and $75-$1,500 when you refer a private pay client.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license.
• Own car with valid insurance covering work driving.
• Pass background checks.
• Available between 6AM-8PM (most work is 8AM-5PM).
• Legal right to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.

Benefits

• No PTO (time off is unpaid).
• No 401k.
• No health insurance.