Home Health Aide / Caregiver (HHA, CNA, STNA, PCA, DSP) - Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE: Home Health Aide / Caregiver

• Certified Caregiver positions/titles requiring at least 1-year paid experience include:
  • CNA
  • STNA
  • DODD DSP
• Non-Certified Caregiver positions/titles requiring at least 2 years paid experience include:
  
  • HHA
  • PCA
  • Homemaker

LOCATION: Carrollton, OH; Minerva, OH; Carroll County and surrounding areas + adjacent counties (Stark Co, Columbiana Co, etc.) (requires minimum 30-minute travel radius)

Looking for Your New & Forever Home Health Opportunity?

Bring Your Experience, Build Your Future – Whether you're employed by another agency, working independently, or returning to home care, we offer opportunities to continue serving your community.

Home Care Network is expanding and actively seeking experienced Home Health Aides, including CNA, STNA, DODD-Certified DSP, HHA, CHHA, PCA, etc., interested in providing one-on-one care in the home setting.

We understand that healthcare organizations evolve and not all in-home care agencies or facilities deliver on their promise to be a good employer, which is why HHAs / Caregivers are often looking for a stable, supportive employer where they can continue delivering exceptional care through a schedule that fits their lifestyle and personal demands. If you're considering a change, we'd like to connect with you.

What You'll Enjoy:

• One-on-one patient care
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Hands-on support from an experienced team of Nurses and Professionals
• Support from HCN for ongoing Training & Certification Requirements
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

Additional Specializations & Accommodations:

• Family Caregivers Welcome
  
• Independent Providers Welcome
  
• Accepting New Clients Across the Region
  
• Opportunities to Support Continuity of Care When Appropriate

Whether you're actively searching or simply exploring new opportunities, we're ready to help you find a role that fits your goals.

Apply today to learn more about nursing opportunities with Home Care Network.

EMPLOYMENT TYPES

• All positions at HCN are long-term employment opportunities (2+ years desired, or longer) requiring commitment to a part-time, recurring weekly schedule.
  • Candidates interested in short-term (<2 years) or temporary employment should instead apply here: -1031770 
• No On-Call requirements / No Overnight travel required.

Currently available opportunities include Part-Time or Full-Time . 

• If all hours desired for Full-time positions are not immediately available, qualified Aides interested in ongoing employment with additional Part-Time or Full-Time hours may start with immediate-need clients and build up to desired total hours/schedule within 60 days. HCN will seek available new cases on your behalf, and you will have first priority for any existing or new cases that arise in your target geography.

Part-Time Positions

Whether you're seeking a Part-Time Only schedule, or are interested in additional hours beyond your Part-Time or Full-Time schedule, HCN Caregivers may have opportunities to:

• Accept 1 or multiple clients
• Specify available days & hours per day from which we build your schedule
• Custom travel parameters (may limit hours available)
• Ease in Occasional flexible scheduling to accommodate holidays / personal commitments of employee and client
• Reassignment (as available) should client requirements or availability change

Whether assigned to care for existing HCN clients, new HCN clients, family member clients, or to support the continuity of care for past clients (when appropriate), we understand the importance of trusted caregiver-client relationships and create smooth transitions and lasting, predictable schedules for both caregivers and clients.

PRN Opportunities

Whether you're solely seeking a PRN / As-Needed position or are interested in additional hours beyond your Part-Time schedule, HCN Aides may have opportunities to accept:

• PRN / As-Needed / On-Call / Back-up Relief client visits
• Coverage for vacations and leaves
• Additional Home Health Aide / Personal Care shifts
• Paid Job shadowing for on-the-job training and advancement
• Supplemental HHA assignments
• This role is best suited for individuals who desire flexibility and can accommodate a schedule that changes based on client needs.

PRN work is based upon agency and client needs and is never guaranteed. Participation is optional.

For the right candidate, this position can serve as a flexible way to maintain clinical practice while earning additional income.

*For those seeking only PRN, please note that: Hours vary significantly from week to week while some weeks may offer multiple available shifts, or limited hours, or no available hours at all. No minimum number of hours is guaranteed for PRN positions.

Friendly Travel Expectations

• For PT Positions: Willingness to travel to and from all client residences to provide care during scheduled, agreed-upon dates and times, up to at least a 30-minute radius,  is required .
  • Your service area is based upon client-specific locations and your acceptance to support them.
  • Clients are typically sought to reside within 0-30 minutes of your home , and willingness to cover clients up to a 45- or 60-minute radius is highly preferred, especially if additional hours / additional clients are desired (not required) .

• For PRN Shifts / Positions: up to a 30-minute radius (from your home) is required, and willingness to cover clients up to a 45- or 60-minute radius is highly desired.

 

Typical Shift Availability

Most available assignments occur during:

• Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
• Morning start times typically between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM | AM-Only cases are very popular!
• Afternoon/evening end times typically between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• Weekend opportunities may occasionally become available but are not guaranteed.
• Late Evening & Overnight opportunities are rare; those applying with only these as available shifts may not be considered at this time.

Shift lengths and schedules vary by client and assignment, and may vary day-to-day, week-to-week for Caregivers.

Starting Pay

• STNA, CNA & DSP: $16 - $19 per hour
• HHA, PCA & CHHA: $15 - $18 per hour

Hourly Pay is based on experience, travel, qualifications and certifications, skill specializations, positive employment & job tenure history, positive professional references, and overall client & team fit. HCN pays weekly, on Fridays, via direct deposit into your bank account.

Compensation is based on:

• Credentials / Certifications
• Experience
• Clinical skills
• Employment history - especially long-term tenure
• Overall client and team fit

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Paid onboarding and training
• Additional four hours of training pay included on your first paycheck after successful completion of your first day worked
• Flexible scheduling
• Mileage reimbursement between clients when applicable
• Customized service areas and travel expectations
• Supportive clinical leadership team
• Schedule accommodations for continuing education
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for health, dental, vision, and other company-sponsored coverage plans and benefits (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family),
• All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years paid in-home care or caregiving experience (agency experience desirable but not required)
  • STNAs and CNAs highly desired (or HHA/PCA with 2+ years consistent experience)
  • Or Active DSP Certification from Ohio DODD with 1+ year of experience caring for persons with disabilities AND willingness to care for non-DODD clients.
  • Additional Medication Certifications, Hoyer lift experience, specific disease-state care experience, etc., are highly desirable but not required.
• Exceptional on-time and attendance record, and consistent availability aligned to your chosen schedule type.
• Desire for long-term employment with our agency (no temp or short-term employment at this time)
• Successful completion of HCN's written skills test and/or competency evaluation (Requires approx. 3-5 hours virtual testing & training prior to hire).
• Active CPR + FA certification and documentation of both
• Character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful
• Consent + Ability to pass a State & Federal background check (including fingerprints)
• 18yo + active Driver's License / State ID
• Reliable transportation to all scheduled visits, within full reach of stated travel radius
• Deep commitment to quality patient care
• Excellent documentation habits and Plan of Care adherence
• Willingness and aptitude to perform light housekeeping in addition to patient care services as needed.
• Ability to perform all typical physical tasks (listed below) on a regular basis, and willingness to do so safely, including:
  • Frequent: standing, walking, stopping, ending
  • Infrequent: squatting/kneeling, balancing
  • Pushing and handling weight/force: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, and 30-50 lbs. infrequently
  • Lifting and carrying: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently

 

Who We're Looking For

A successful Home Healthcare Aide provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist in their region. You will be assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professionals and perform services for clients as necessary to maintain personal comfort and safety in their home.

• Dependable, consistent, and punctual
• Compassionate and client-focused
• Comfortable working independently
• Professional and respectful
• Detail-oriented in both care and documentation
• Accountable and trustworthy
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Committed to providing exceptional client experiences
• Interested in occasionally accepting additional PRN opportunities when available

As a Home Health Aide, you will :  

• Deliver direct patient care and support, following the established plan of care, to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Measure and record vital signs and other specified metrics as instructed.
• Assist with personal care tasks and activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, nail & skin care, shaving, dressing).
• Perform household tasks essential to health care and living at home (e.g., meal preparation/feeding, laundry, light housekeeping).
• Assists patients in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. This includes opening a container or pill caddy & handing it to the patient but does not include administration of the medications.
• Identify and report any abnormal findings or changes in the patient's condition.
• Help with therapy exercises under supervision of our therapists (e.g., range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance).

Typical Physical Demands Required:

• Frequent: standing, walking, stopping, ending
• Infrequent: squatting/kneeling, balancing
• Pushing and handling weight/force: 1-20 lbs. frequently , 20-30 lbs. occasionally , and 30-50 lbs. infrequently
• Lifting and carrying: 1-20 lbs. frequently , 20-30 lbs. occasionally , 30-50 lbs. infrequently

Together, we can empower our communities' most vulnerable members with the independence they deserve. Join the Home Care Network team and make a difference with an agency where you matter!

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