Home Aide

PurposeCare • Elgin, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is seeking a dependable, patient, and service-driven Home Aide to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and communities. This hands-on, patient-facing role helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while supporting their quality of life and providing peace of mind to their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome.

The role involves personal care, assistance with daily living and mobility, meal support, reminders for medication self-administration, observation and reporting, and documentation. Care is provided according to the patient’s care plan and company and regulatory standards. Home Aides travel to assigned visits within their service area and complete required training and certifications.

The position offers flexible scheduling options that may include full-time, part-time, or PRN work depending on the market. Assignments are primarily in patient homes and may occasionally be in facilities; some homes may have pets or smokers. PurposeCare describes itself as a growing Midwest provider of home care and home health services, serving more than 3,000 clients a month.

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.
• Follow written care instructions and document services.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
• 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.
• Be dependable and punctual, communicate clearly, and handle sensitive or challenging situations professionally.

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 conditions 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.
• Complete required certifications and training on schedule and communicate with the supervising nurse and 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.
• A rewarding career making a difference in lives and communities.

What This Job Offers

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