DSP or Home Health Aide [incl. HHA, STNA, CNA, PCA] - Home Health Agency (PT or FT) - Toledo, OH - Lucas County | SE OH

Home Health Dsp Or Home Health Aide

Specializations:

• DSP (Direct Support Professional) requirements: Active DSP Certification from Ohio DODD + 1 or more years of experience caring for persons with disabilities.
• 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.

Location: Toledo metro area (Toledo, OH) and surrounding areas in/near Lucas County

• 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.

Employment Type:

• This is a long-term employment opportunity (2+ years at HCN) including Part-Time (8-31 hrs/wk) or Full-Time (32-40 hrs/wk) that can be built to fit your availability and preferences.

Schedules at HCN: Customizable!

• 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).

To support new clients in Northwest Ohio requiring home healthcare services, Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking an experienced, passionate, and professional Home Health DSP (with active DoDD Certification) or Home Health Aide (incl. HHA, STNA, CNA, PCA) to join our home health agency and provide daily care, skill development, health monitoring, and advocacy to and on behalf of clients in the greater Toledo, OH area and throughout/adjacent to Lucas County.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, hygiene, mobility, and ADL assistance
• Light housekeeping and meal prep
• Community Integration & Skill Building (inside AND outside of the home)
• 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)
• 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 consistent 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 3050 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 procedures.
• Ability to complete daily service documentation, incident reports, and EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) entries.
• Possess above-basic computer and mobile device proficiency. Experience with modern EMR/EHRs is a plus.
• Must adhere to Individual rights protections (Ohio Bill of Rights for individuals with DD), Confidentiality (HIPAA compliance), and Mandatory reporting laws (abuse, neglect, exploitation).
• Must maintain professionalism with individuals, families, and care teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (not required)

• 3-5 years paid caregiving experience with exceptional referrals
• Experience with:
• G-tubes / feeding support
• Seizure protocols
• Behavioral health or crisis response
• EVV activities and compliance
• Familiarity with Medicaid waiver services

Starting Pay Rate (Hourly):

• HHA/PCA: $15.00 - $17.50
• DSP: $15.00 - $18.00
• STNA/CNA: $17.00 - $19.50

Pay Rate based on location, certifications, experience, schedule and travel availability, work history, references, client needs, and overall fit.

What we offer:

• Consistent, predictable schedules (some flexible shift times also available). We build reliable, consistent schedules that fit your lifestyle and pay weekly.
• 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) is required.
• Up to 45- or 60-minute client travel radius (from your home) is highly desired (not required).
• Candidates seeking cases closer to home (