STNA / CNA - Home Health Agency (FT, Weekdays)

Location: Portsmouth / Lucasville, OH and surrounding areas in Scioto County. Up to 30-minute client travel radius (from your home) is required; up to 45- or 60-minute travel radius is highly desired.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-term (2+ years at HCN).

Required Schedule: Weekdays - Day Shift (some flexibility on start & stop times).

About the Role

Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking experienced, passionate, and professional Home Health Aides (STNA & CNA preferred) to join our home health agency and support clients in Portsmouth, Lucasville, and throughout Scioto County.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, hygiene, and ADL assistance
• Light housekeeping and meal prep
• Pro-active observation and excellent electronic documentation
• Demonstrated ability to follow a written Plan of Care
• Supporting client independence and safety
• Professional, caring, and compassionate behavior to clients, client families, and peers/co-workers
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist:
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs Personal Care Activities, including but not limited to:
  • Bathing
  • Shampooing
  • Skin care/nail care
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shaving
  • Dressing
• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
  • Meal preparation/feeding
  • Laundry
  • Light housekeeping
• Assists the patient in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (opening a container or pill caddy & handing it to the patient, but not administering medications)
• Knows and follows infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse
• Documents care provided and completes required forms for the client's records
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices and agency guidelines
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Treats patients and families with respect and maintains confidentiality
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency
• Participates in required in-service programs
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year paid in-home care or caregiving experience
• STNAs and CNAs highly desired (or HHA/PCA with 3+ years consistent experience)
• Active CPR + FA certification and documentation of both
• 18+ years of age with active Driver's License / State ID
• Reliable transportation to all scheduled visits, within full reach of stated travel radius
• Exceptional on-time and attendance record
• Willingness and ability to perform required physical demands (see below)
• Consent and ability to pass a State & Federal background check (including fingerprints)
• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation
• Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which services are provided
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care
• Good interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for those in need
• Willing and able to regularly perform all physical demands of home care (including lifting/carrying up to 30–50 lbs. occasionally)
• Willingness and aptitude to perform light housekeeping in addition to patient care services

Main Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, stopping/bending, infrequent squatting/kneeling, and balancing
• Weight handled: push, force required: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently
• Carry/lift: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently

Benefits

• Flexible shift times with reliable, consistent schedules that fit your lifestyle
• Weekly pay (on Fridays) including paid onboarding and training
• No requirements for on-call shifts, weekends, extensive travel distances, or overtime (when not desired)
• Friendly travel expectations: up to 30-minute client travel radius (from your home) required; up to 45- or 60-minute travel radius highly desired
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients
• Growth opportunities: pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes
• Full-time employees eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision coverage plans (for individual + dependent(s)/family), generous employee referral bonuses, and other company benefits and perks

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $15 - $18/hr. Pay rate based on certifications, experience, schedule and travel availability, work history, references, and overall fit.