Lead Caregiver / STNA / CNA - Full-Time

Home Instead; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training and ongoing development

Weekly pay

Job summary

Home Instead is hiring a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes across the greater Columbus area. This full-time role requires calm, dependable care professionals who can handle a variety of clients, start new client relationships, and cover urgent shifts.

We value experienced caregivers with strong communication and the ability to mentor others, with 60 hours of availability and 40 guaranteed hours weekly in a dynamic, client-centered environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, or active credential.
• Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support.
• Calm, confident, and professional in changing care situations.
• Strong communication with clients, families, and staff.
• Able to guide other caregivers when needed.
• Comfortable using a smartphone scheduling/documentation app.
• Basic English reading/writing/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

5+ years caregiving experience

Strong communication skills

Calm and professional demeanor

Smartphone scheduling app usage

Education

STNA/CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credential

Tools

Scheduling app (smartphone)

Job description

• 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

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.

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
  • $18.00-$20.00/hr, depending on experience
  • $720-$800/week before taxes at 40 hours per week
  • Weekly pay
  • Mileage reimbursement between client visits
  • Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
  • 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.