STNA / CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) / In-Home Caregiver - Brown County, OH

TITLE: Home Health Aide (HHA incl. STNA, CNA, PCA, or DoDD DSP) SPECIALIZATIONS: Home Health Aide requirements: Either Active CNA or STNA certification + 1 or more years of paid experience Or +2 or more years of paid home health experience for HHA or PCA without certification. DSP (Direct Support Professional) requirements: Active DSP Certification from Ohio DODD + 1 or more years of experience caring for persons with disabilities. Additional Medication Certifications, Hoyer lift experience, specific disease-state care experience, etc., are highly desirable but not required. LOCATION: Brown County, Ohio including Georgetown, Mount Orab, Ripley, Sardinia, Hamersville, Fayetteville, and surrounding areas. Willingness to travel to clients up to a 30-minute radius (from your home) is required. Up to 45- or 60-minute client travel radius (from your home) is highly desired. SCHEDULE TYPE: [Customizable] Choose Weekdays and/or Weekends - with daytime and/or evening shifts available. Unlike some agencies, HCN provides caregivers with consistent, predictable weekly schedules. We match you to clients with set days/times of care each week that align with your availability and preferences - instead of changing shift assignments or rotations every few weeks. This provides you with more stable hours, dependable income, and better work/life balance, and allows deeper relationships, consistency, and trust to be built between you and your clients (and their families). If joining us as a second job, your other employer must be flexible enough to work around your set schedule with us, as we require consistency and reliability for our clients. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: This is a long-term employment opportunity (2+ years at HCN) Part-Time (8-31 hrs/wk) and Full-Time (32-40 hrs/wk) positions available - built to fit your availability and preferences. POSITION SUMMARY: To support new clients in Southern Ohio requiring home healthcare services, Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking 2-3 experienced, passionate, and professional Home Health Aides (incl. HHA, STNA, CNA, PCA or DoDD DSP) to join our home health agency and provide daily care, skill development, health monitoring, and advocacy to and on behalf of clients across Brown County, Ohio and surrounding areas. Responsibilities Personal care, hygiene, mobility, and ADL assistance Light housekeeping and meal prep Community Integration & Skill Building (inside AND outside of the home) May include chaperoning or accompaniment to events Implementation of Individual Service Plan (ISP) Demonstrated ability to follow a written Plan of Care Health & Safety Monitoring Behavioral Support Supporting client independence and safety Pro-active observation and excellent electronic documentation Rights Protection & Advocacy Total Care Team Collaboration Ongoing Training & Certification Requirements Professional, caring, and compassionate behavior to clients, client families, and your peers / co-workers Schedule Options Weekdays and/or Weekends (or Hybrid) include daytime and/or evenings. Night/Overnight shifts are rarely available. Part-Time and Full-Time availability desired (based on client needs and availability). Occasional client-specific flexibility is needed between school year vs summer/holiday schedules (for pediatric clients), and general family respite needs and/or medical appointment changes. Local travel throughout Lucas County and surrounding areas. Requirements / Non-Negotiables Minimum of 1 year paid in-home care or caregiving experience Actively-certified DSPs, STNAs and CNAs w/ +1 year experience are highly desired (or HHA/PCA with 2+ years paid experience) DSPs also require a valid DoDD DSP certificate within the past 12 months and f amiliarity with Ohio Board of DoDD rules. Successful completion of all HCN skills tests and competency evaluations. Willingness and timely compliance to maintain all ongoing Training & Certification Requirements Active CPR + FA certification (+ proof/documentation of both readily available) Medication Administration Certification is highly preferred 18yo + 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, and c onsistent availability aligned to your chosen schedule type (PT/FT/Hybrid). Consent + Ability to pass a State & Federal background check (including fingerprints) Willing and able to regularly perform all physical demands of home care (including lifting/carrying up to 30–50 lbs. occasionally). Required Core Competencies, Traits & Personal Skills Ability to build trust with individuals; Strong communication skills (verbal & written); Patience, empathy, and compassion. Ability to implement behavior support plans; De-escalation and problem-solving skills; Ability to promote independence rather than dependence. Recognize changes in health status; Follow care plans and medical protocols; Understand and apply infection control and safety …