Caregiver / HHA

FirstLight Home Care of Northeast Cleveland and Strongsville to Solon; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care seeks dedicated Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHAs) to support seniors in Beachwood, University Heights, and surrounding communities. You’ll provide one-on-one non-medical care in clients’ homes, with daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.

Join a team offering meaningful work, flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth as we help clients stay independent at home.

Qualifications

• Caregivers who are compassionate and enjoy helping others.
• Dependable and committed to arriving on time for scheduled shifts.
• Patient, respectful and professional; strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a client's home; able to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.
• Assist with mobility, walking and transfers; provide medication reminders.
• Assist with errands and appointments; observe and report changes in client condition; promote safety and independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Strong communication

Independent worker

Reliable transportation

Education

HHA Certification

CNA/STNA License

Job description

Caregiver / Home Health Aide (HHA) – Beachwood & East Side | $16–$19/hr | Full-Time & Part-Time

Now Hiring Caregivers for Days, Evenings, Overnights & Weekends

FirstLight Home Care is growing and hiring compassionate, dependable Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHAs) to serve clients throughout Beachwood and surrounding east-side communities, including University Heights, Mayfield Heights, Willoughby, and Willowick.

We have a variety of client schedules available, including daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Whether you're looking for full-time hours, part-time work, or additional shifts to supplement your current schedule, we'd love to talk with you.

Why Join FirstLight Home Care?

• Competitive pay: $16–$19 per hour
• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities
• Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• One-on-one client care
• Supportive local office and field leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Meaningful work with seniors and adults who need support at home
• Opportunities for additional hours and advancement as we continue to grow

About FirstLight Home Care

At FirstLight Home Care, we believe caregiving is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Our caregivers help seniors and adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. We focus on compassionate, dependable, one-on-one care while building trusted relationships with the clients and families we serve.

Our non-medical home care services include:

• Personal Care
• Companion Care
• Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
• Respite Care
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Position Summary

As a Caregiver / Home Health Aide (HHA), you'll provide one-on-one care and support to seniors and adults in their homes throughout Beachwood, University Heights, Mayfield Heights, Willoughby, Willowick, and surrounding communities.

Assignments are matched based on your location, availability, experience, and client needs whenever possible. You do not need to be available to work throughout the entire service area.

Responsibilities

As a Caregiver, you may:

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Provide companionship and meaningful conversation
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping
• Assist with mobility, walking, and transfersProvide medication reminders
• Assist with errands and appointments when appropriate
• Observe and report changes in a client's condition
• Follow individualized care plans
• Promote client safety, dignity, comfort, and independence
• Build trusted relationships with clients and their families

Qualifications

We're looking for caregivers who are:

• Compassionate and genuinely enjoy helping others
• Dependable and committed to arriving on time for scheduled shifts
• Patient, respectful, and professional
• Strong communicators
• Comfortable working independently in a client's home
• Willing to provide hands-on assistance when required by the care plan

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation - must have own vehicle
• Ability to pass required background checksAbility to safely assist clients with mobility and activities of daily living
• Dependable attendance and reliable communication

Experience in any of the following roles is especially helpful:

• Caregiver
• Home Health Aide (HHA)
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
• Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Resident Assistant
• Companion Caregiver
• Senior Caregiver
• Hospice Caregiver
• Home Care Aide

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• HHA Certification
• CNA/STNA License
• Dementia or Alzheimer's care experience
• Experience assisting clients with transfers and mobility

Available Schedules

We are actively hiring across multiple shifts, including:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Full-Time
• Part-Time

Availability for weekends, evenings, and overnights is especially valuable as we continue to add new clients throughout the area.

Service Area

We are recruiting caregivers throughout Beachwood and Cleveland's eastern suburbs, including:

• Beachwood
• University Heights
• Mayfield Heights
• Willoughby
• Willowick
• Cleveland Heights
• Shaker Heights
• Lyndhurst
• South Euclid
• Richmond Heights
• Highland Heights
• Mayfield Village
• Wickliffe
• Eastlake
• Mentor
• And surrounding communities

You do not need to be available for every community listed. We work to match caregivers with assignments based on where they live, how far they are willing to travel, their availability, and the needs of our clients.

Why Caregivers Choose FirstLight

Our caregivers are the heart of FirstLight Home Care. We know exceptional client care starts with dependable caregivers who feel supported, respected, and appreciated.

When you join FirstLight, you'll have a local team behind you while doing meaningful one-on-one work that allows seniors and adults to continue living where they are most comfortable—their own homes.