Home Aide

PurposeCare • Aurora, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Aide provides one-on-one, patient-facing support in clients’ homes and occasionally in facility settings. The role helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent by providing personal care, assisting with daily living needs, and supporting quality of life for patients and peace of mind for their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome.

The position involves following care plans and written instructions, documenting services, communicating with supervising nurses and the care team, and traveling to assigned patient visits across a service area. Candidates must be dependable, patient, compassionate, and professional when working independently with vulnerable populations. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, or PRN depending on the market.

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 be able 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 support, 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

• A rewarding career making a difference and changing lives and communities.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development.
• Mentor, on-call, and referral programs.
• Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed