Home Aide / Caregiver
About The Position
PurposeCare is hiring a Home Aide / Caregiver to provide one-on-one, hands-on support to patients in their homes and occasional facility settings. Caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent by providing personal care and assistance with daily living needs. Active HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. The role requires dependable, patient, service-driven care, reliable travel to assigned visits, and clear communication with patients, families, the supervising nurse, and the care team. Scheduling options may be flexible and can include full-time, part-time, or PRN work depending on the market. Assignments may include homes with pets or smokers. Required onboarding includes competency and skills assessments, TB testing, background screening, and training, including annual dementia education.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold an active HHA or CNA certification, or be willing to obtain certification.
- Be willing to complete competency and skills assessments.
- Be able to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.
- Be able to work independently in home settings.
- Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client homes.
- Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Be willing to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of caregiving or direct patient care experience.
- Home health or home care experience.
- CPR and Adult First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting seniors or medically complex clients.
- Experience working with dementia or memory care patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises according to the care plan.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
- Support medication self-administration through reminders; do not independently administer medication.
- Monitor and report patient condition and changes to the supervising nurse.
- Take and record basic vital signs when trained and assigned.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.
- Assist with linens and light client laundry as appropriate.
- Use safety equipment properly, including rails, supports, and stools.
- Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
- Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.
- Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
