In Home Caregiver
Cincinnati, OH
Geriatric
Posted Jun 18
- Unit
- Geriatric
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Home Health
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
\*\*Join the FirstLight Family — Where Caring is a Calling\*\*
At FirstLight Home Care, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and truly cared for — right in the place they call home. We support seniors, veterans, adults with disabilities, and families who need a helping hand, and we do it with heart.
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\*\*What You'll Do\*\*
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You'll be the best part of someone's day. That means:
✅ Helping clients with daily routines — bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals
✅ Keeping their home clean, safe, and comfortable
✅ Monitoring vitals and reporting any changes to the care team
✅ Supporting mobility with assistive devices when needed
✅ Providing medication reminders and following care plans
✅ Showing up as a trusted companion who makes independence feel possible
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\*\*What You Bring\*\*
You've got experience in home care, assisted living, or a similar setting — and more than that, you genuinely care. You're calm under pressure, patient by nature, and the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their coffee.
⭐ Experience with ADLs, vitals monitoring, and care plans
⭐ Familiarity with dementia, Alzheimer's, autism, or developmental disabilities is a plus
⭐ CPR certified and HIPAA-savvy preferred
⭐ Strong communication, empathy, and a respectful approach to caregiving
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\*\*Requirements\*\*
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license required
- Must be able to pass a background check
\*\*Why FirstLight?\*\*
This isn't just a job — it's meaningful work you'll feel at the end of every shift (in the best way). You'll be backed by a team that supports you, values you, and celebrates the difference you make every single day.
Serving clients in their homes across our community
\*\*Come care with us. Apply today! \*\*
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- driver's license
Place
- City
- Cincinnati, OH
- Median rent
- $1,001/mo
- Local household income
- $52,909/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Cincinnati area index 95.4, where 100 is the national average.
Cincinnati blends Midwestern warmth with riverfront charm along the Ohio River. The revitalized Over-the-Rhine district offers dining and culture, while Mount Adams delivers hilltop city views. It's a city where historic architecture and brewery heritage create an inviting home base for nurses seeking community and character.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
You are deciding on FirstLight Home Care in Cincinnati, a franchise home-care setting where the work happens in client living rooms and kitchens rather than a unit bay. Days center on personal care—helping with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, vitals checks,…
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Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?