Caregiver Recruiting & Retention Specialist

Home Instead; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $50,000 - $65,000/yr

Paid vacation + holidays + personal..

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing personal & professional dev.

Supportive, fun-loving team culture

Room to grow-we promote from within

Fun loving, motivated staff

Job summary

Home Instead in Summit and Medina Counties seeks a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator to own recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining the best Care Professionals in our community. This in-office role supports a mission-driven team, delivering exceptional care and strong outcomes for clients, families, and staff daily.

You will manage full-cycle hiring through our ATS, lead new hire orientation, deliver dementia training, and implement retention strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR, recruiting, or talent experience.
• Natural relationship builder—you connect quickly and authentically.
• Strong communicator (written, verbal, and in front of groups).
• Results-driven—you love goals, metrics, and exceeding expectations.
• Self-starter who thrives without being micromanaged.
• Resilient, adaptable, and energized by a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with caregivers, healthcare, or senior services.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle hiring process—from first click to first day.
• Manage and engage all candidates through our ATS—no leads left behind.
• Conduct interviews that attract AND assess top-tier caregivers.
• Partner with scheduling to ensure the right caregiver is matched to the right client.
• Lead engaging new hire orientation and onboarding experiences.
• Deliver Alzheimer’s & Dementia training and ongoing development programs.
• Continuously improve training systems to meet Home Instead standards.
• Build a culture where caregivers feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
• Execute strategies that drive retention and hit NET caregiver goals.
• Conduct reviews, coach performance, and solve problems proactively.
• Plan caregiver meetings, recognition efforts, and monthly communications.
• Ensure HR compliance with all labor and safety standards.
• Serve as a trusted partner to caregivers, leadership, and families.
• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and compassion in every interaction.
• Share in the On-Call rotation with fellow Staff members.

Job description

Home Instead in Summit and Medina Counties seeks a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator to own recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining the best Care Professionals in our community. This in-office role supports a mission-driven team, delivering exceptional care and strong outcomes for clients, families, and staff daily.

You will manage full-cycle hiring through our ATS, lead new hire orientation, deliver dementia training, and implement retention strategies.