CNA- In Home Care

FirstLight Home Care; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of Northeast Cleveland and Strongsville to Solon in Beachwood is urgently hiring experienced Caregivers, CNAs, and STNAs for day shifts. You will provide one-on-one dementia care, engage clients, assist with daily activities, and monitor safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include mobility support, personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, and companionship. Prior dementia care experience is required; CNA/STNA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on dementia care experience REQUIRED.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and safety procedures.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Strong communication, patience, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Dementia care: provide patient, compassionate support.
• Meaningful engagement: encourage activities and routines.
• Ambulation & mobility: assist with walking and transfers.
• Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Companionship: build trusting relationships and support.
• Daily living: meal prep, reminders, light housekeeping, safety.
• Communication: report changes in mobility or condition promptly.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Mobility assistance

Communication skills

Companionship

Education

CNA or STNA certification (bonus)

Job description

Caregiver / CNA / STNA – Dementia Care – Day Shifts

FirstLight Home Care | Beachwood, OH and Surrounding Area

Pay: $17.00–$18.50 per hour, based on experience

URGENTLY HIRING – IMMEDIATE DAY SHIFT OPENINGS!

FirstLight Home Care is seeking experienced, dependable, and compassionate Caregivers, CNAs, and STNAs to provide one-on-one care for clients in the Beachwood area.

Previous hands‑on experience caring for individuals with dementia is REQUIRED.

We are looking for caregivers who understand that exceptional dementia care goes beyond meeting basic needs. Our caregivers actively engage clients, encourage movement and independence, and create meaningful moments throughout the day.

Available Day Shifts

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Dementia Care: Provide patient, compassionate support to clients experiencing memory loss, confusion, and cognitive changes.
• Meaningful Engagement: Actively engage clients in conversation, activities, games, walks, and daily routines that support cognitive and emotional well‑being.
• Ambulation & Mobility Assistance: Safely assist clients with walking, transfers, repositioning, and mobility while encouraging independence and following individual care plans.
• Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
• Companionship: Build trusting relationships and provide reassurance, encouragement, and emotional support.
• Daily Living Support: Assist with meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Communication: Recognize and promptly communicate changes in mobility, behavior, or condition to the office team.

Requirements

• Previous hands‑on dementia care experience REQUIRED
• Experience assisting clients with ambulation, transfers, and mobility
• Ability to actively engage clients rather than simply supervise
• CNA or STNA certification is a plus, but not required
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Strong communication skills, patience, and professionalism
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and safety procedures

Why Work With FirstLight Home Care?

At FirstLight, we believe caregiving is about more than completing tasks. It's about creating meaningful connections, preserving dignity, and helping clients experience the best possible quality of life.

We prioritize:

• Consistent schedules and continuity of care
• Meaningful relationships between caregivers and clients
• A relationship-focused approach to caregiving
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Caregivers who take pride in making a difference

We want caregivers who engage, encourage, and connect—not caregivers who simply sit and watch the clock.

We are actively interviewing experienced dementia caregivers for day shifts in Beachwood and surrounding area.