Lead Caregiver / STNA / CNA - Full-Time

Home Instead; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and retirement plan

24/7 care team support

Job summary

Home Instead in Columbus area is hiring a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes. The role offers full-time hours with guaranteed 40 hours and requires 60 hours of weekly availability, with a pay range of $18.00-$20.00 per hour.

You’ll assist with personal care, mobility, and daily routines, and support new client starts. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of professional caregiving experience (non-family) or active STNA/CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credentials, and you’ll travel across the greater

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family.
• Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support.
• Calm, confident, and professional in changing or challenging care situations.
• Strong communication with clients, families, staff, and caregivers.
• Comfortable using scheduling/app documentation on a smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines.
• Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs.
• Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience.
• Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to prevent gaps in care.
• Review care plans and notes to understand client needs and preferences.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and other caregivers.

Skills

5+ years caregiving

Smartphone scheduling app

Basic English communication

Non-family caregiving background

Education

STNA/CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credential

Job description

Are you an experienced caregiver, STNA/CNA, or HHA who wants steady full-time work and takes pride in providing reliable, high-quality care? Home Instead is hiring a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes across the greater Columbus area.

At Home Instead, our mission is to make life better for older adults and the caregivers who support them. This full-time role is designed for calm, dependable care professionals who are comfortable supporting a variety of clients, helping with new client starts, and stepping in when urgent coverage is needed.

• Full-time caregiving role with guaranteed hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed with 60 hours/week of availability
• Pay range: $18.00-$20.00/hr depending on experience; $720-$800/week at 40 hours before taxes
• Greater Columbus service area: Client homes across Columbus and surrounding Central Ohio communities
• Best suited for experienced, reliable caregivers: Ideal for care professionals who are confident supporting different clients, care needs, and home environments
• Experience or credential required: 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active STNA/CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines
• Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs
• Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience
• Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to help prevent gaps in care
• Review care plans and visit notes to understand each client’s needs and preferences
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and other caregivers
• Provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to other caregivers when needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active STNA/CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential
• Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support
• Calm, confident, and professional approach in changing or challenging care situations
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, office staff, and fellow caregivers
• Comfortable supporting and guiding other caregivers when needed
• Comfortable using a smartphone app for scheduling and care documentation
• Basic English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

Schedule, Travel & Requirements

• Must be available for 60 hours per week to qualify for guaranteed 40 full-time hours
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 60 minutes to client homes
• Comfortable working in different Columbus-area home environments, including homes with pets or smoking environments
• Ability to accept shifts on short notice when needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including assisting with mobility, transfers, and personal care
• Must pass background check, drug screening, and required assessments

Pay & Benefits

• $18.00-$20.00/hr, depending on experience
• $720-$800/week before taxes at 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay
• Overtime eligibility
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more
• 24/7 support from the Home Instead Care Team

Work Area

This role supports clients in homes across the greater Columbus area and surrounding Central Ohio communities. Because client homes may be spread across the area, this position requires reliable transportation, flexibility, and comfort planning travel between assignments when needed.

Because client needs can change quickly, this position requires professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to high-quality senior care.