Home Health Aide (HHA) - Newark, OH (10584)

Home Health Aide (HHA) - Newark, OH

Newark, OH

Overview

Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Category Home Health Aide (HHA)

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Summit Home Care & Hospice is excited to expand our services with a new caregiving division - and we're looking for compassionate, dependable Home Health Aides (HHA)/CNA/STNAs to grow with us! As a Home Health Aide, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients with daily living activities and personal care needs. You'll work under the supervision of a Care Coordinator Supervisor and be a trusted presence in the lives of those you serve.

Home Health Aide (HHA):

• Location: Newark, OH & Surrounding Areas

• Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per Hour

• Travel: Required for In-Home Visits

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Helping with oral hygiene and hair care.
• Supporting mobility and exercise routines.
• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding when needed.
• Light housekeeping, including changing bed linens, laundry, and tidying living spaces.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs (with proper training).
• Observing and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
• Following care plans and documentation procedures.
• Being a kind, respectful, and reliable presence in the home.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HHA Certification, Ohio CNA Certification, or Active/Valid Ohio STNA License is required.
• Must meet training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws for home health aides.

• Must have current CPR certification.

• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with acceptable auto insurance to meet company standards, highly preferred but not required (non-driver options also available).

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to read, follow care plans, and document services provided.
• Self-directed, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful toward individuals with varying needs.
• Maintains good hygiene and a professional appearance.
• Physically able to stand, walk, lift, bend, and assist with patient mobility.
• Adequate vision and hearing to safely perform care tasks.

Why Summit? We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. We also offer paid time off, paid sick leave, six paid holidays, and an extra day to celebrate your birthday. Part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week are eligible for many of these great benefits, but not all. For qualifying circumstances, we provide mileage reimbursement aligned with current fuel costs.