Experienced Home Health Aide or CNA – $18/hr Starting Pay

home-helpers-careers; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Early payroll access

Job summary

Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton seeks experienced caregivers to provide full personal care 1-on-1 with clients. Starting pay is $18/hour for experienced HHAs & CNAs, with weekend shifts at $20/hour. We emphasize not being a number, with RN-led training and consistent hours.

Benefits include 401(k), dental and vision insurance, and ongoing supervision. The role requires at least 1 year of caregiving, Florida CNA license or HHA training, CPR, background screening, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience.
• CPR certification (required).
• Background screening through the Clearinghouse is required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide Homemaker & Companion Care: companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders, transportation.
• Provide Personal Care: bathing, toileting, feeding, transferring and mobility assistance.
• Deliver high-quality, one-on-one care and maintain client-focused communication.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Education

CNA license or HHA training

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Yes, you read that right.

Experienced caregivers start at $18/hour at Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton… and weekend shifts pay $20/hour with our weekend differential before bonuses.

If you are an experienced Home Health Aide or CNA who can provide FULL PERSONAL CARE and wants to work 1-on-1 with clients, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Why Caregivers Choose Home Helpers of Bradenton

We do things differently here.

You are not a number. You are part of a team that believes great caregivers deserve great pay, real support, and opportunities to earn more.

• Award-winning local agency
• Supportive leadership and RN-led training
• Consistent hours and respectful clients
• A culture built on teamwork, growth, and recognition

(We were honored as Manatee County Small Business of the Year and continue to raise the bar for caregivers in our area.)

Pay & Earning Potential (This Is Where We Stand Out)

Base Pay

• $18/hour starting pay for experienced HHAs & CNAs
• Pay increases based on experience, ability, and availability

Ways to Earn More

• Weekend Differential: +$2/hour and Earn $20/hour on weekends
• Monthly Performance Bonuses: earn even more per hour
• Caregiver Referral Program: unlimited earning potential for referring other great caregivers
• Select Clients: additional pay based on location or complexity

Our goal is simple: Be one of the best and highest-paying home care agencies in the region.

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Early payroll access (up to 50% of earned wages before payday)
• Benefits partially paid by the agency (vision, dental, accident, disability, etc.)
• Paid, in-person training and ongoing supervision
• Paid CEUs for existing CNAs
• Lucrative on-call program (minimum $70 guaranteed just for being available)
• Employee discounts (AAA, auto insurance, movie tickets, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential support)

What You’ll Be Doing (High-Level)

Homemaker & Companion Care

• Companionship
• Light housekeeping & laundry
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Transportation

Personal Care

• Bathing
• Toileting
• Feeding
• Transferring and mobility assistance

We’re looking for caregivers who are attentive, proactive, and truly focused on their clients… not on their phones.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience
• Background Screening Requirement: This position will require background screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Ability to provide work references
• Florida CNA license or HHA training (or ability to pass HHA test)
• CPR certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and dependable vehicle
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

Keywords

Caregiver, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA, Home Health Aide, PCA, Personal Care Assistant, Private Duty Home Care