Home Aide
About The Position
The Home Aide provides one-on-one caregiving in patients’ homes and occasional facility settings, helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent. The role includes personal care, daily living support, mobility assistance, meal support, monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition, and documenting care. The aide works independently during assigned visits while communicating with the supervising nurse and care team. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN depending on the market. The role involves travel within a preferred coverage area and may include homes with pets or smokers. PurposeCare provides home care and home health services in the Midwest, supporting more than 3,000 clients each month. The company describes its mission as bringing healthcare home and helping vulnerable people live full lives in their communities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Active HHA or CNA certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work independently in home settings.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Willingness to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.
- Dependable and punctual, with clear communication skills and a safety-focused approach.
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 by providing 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, such as rails, supports, and stools.
- Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
- Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits within the service area.
- Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
- Complete required certifications and training on schedule.
- Communicate with patients, families, the supervising nurse, and the care team.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations
- Rewarding work making a difference in lives and communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
